

Come on In
Synopsis
A patriotic but short American man tries without luck to qualify for the Army, but can't get in until a knock on the head raises a lump high enough for him to pass the height requirement. Meanwhile, his lady friend decides to become a Secret Service agent, though she is unable to keep the fact a secret, even from the German spies she hopes to apprehend.
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September 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Loos, John Emerson
- Original Title
- Come on In
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- John Emerson & Anita Loos Productions, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
Anita Loos, John Emerson
Department Leadership Roster
Anita Loos
Writer
John Emerson
Writer
John Emerson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Come on In
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Come on In about?
A patriotic but short American man tries without luck to qualify for the Army, but can't get in until a knock on the head raises a lump high enough for him to pass the height requirement. Meanwhile, his lady friend decides to become a Secret Service agent, though she is unable to keep the fact a secret, even from the German spies she hopes to apprehend.
Who directed Come on In?
Come on In was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Come on In?
The principal cast of Come on In includes Shirley Mason, Ernest Truex, Carl De Planta, Joseph Burke, Renault Tourneur.
When was Come on In released and how long is it?
Come on In was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Come on In?
Come on In holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
