Spuds
Synopsis
In France during World War I, an army payroll car containing $250,000 turns up missing. A GI, nicknamed "Spuds" because of his prowess at peeling potatoes, discovers that it was stolen by German spies, and--since his captain was responsible for the car and will be in big trouble if it's not recovered--goes behind the enemy lines to retrieve both the car and the $250,000 payroll.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Ludwig
- Original Title
- Spuds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Larry Semon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
Edward Ludwig
James S. Brown Jr., Hans F. Koenekamp
Larry Semon
Department Leadership Roster
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Hans F. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Larry Semon
Producer
Edward Ludwig
Writer
Edward Ludwig
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spuds
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What is Spuds about?
In France during World War I, an army payroll car containing $250,000 turns up missing. A GI, nicknamed "Spuds" because of his prowess at peeling potatoes, discovers that it was stolen by German spies, and--since his captain was responsible for the car and will be in big trouble if it's not recovered--goes behind the enemy lines to retrieve both the car and the $250,000 payroll.
Who directed Spuds?
Spuds was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in Spuds?
The principal cast of Spuds includes Larry Semon, Dorothy Dwan, Edward Hearn, Kewpie Morgan, Robert Graves.
When was Spuds released and how long is it?
Spuds was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.