Don Key (Son of Burro)
Synopsis
The head of a big movie studio is pulling his hair out because the company is bankrupt unless they can find a writer for a smash comedy. An aspiring writer is awaiting outside the office and the producer agrees to see him. He listens while the writer tells his story and acts the numerous parts. The story is rotten, but the producer lets him escape while vowing vengeance on any other author who would read his story aloud.
Top Cast
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Max Davidson
Mr. Browning - Movie Producer
Stuart Holmes
Aspiring Screenwriter
Spec O'Donnell
Office Boy
James Finlayson
Vivien's Suitor
Vivien Oakland
Vivien
Frank Butler
Finn's Rival
Jerry Mandy
Second Office Boy
Tyler Brooke
Second Screenwriter
Fay Wray
Sammy Brooks
Kathleen Collins
Dick Gilbert
William Gillespie
Helen Gilmore
Jackie Hanes
Lucien Littlefield
Fred Malatesta
Jules Mendel
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne, J.A. Howe, Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Collins, Grover Jones, Hal Yates, Frank Terry, Hal Conklin, Edward Dillon, Carl Harbaugh, Krag Johnson, Stan Laurel
- Original Title
- Don Key (Son of Burro)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne, J.A. Howe, Fred Guiol
Jack Collins, Grover Jones, Hal Yates, Frank Terry, Hal Conklin, Edward Dillon, Carl Harbaugh, Krag Johnson, Stan Laurel
Glen Carrier, Art Lloyd, Len Powers, Frank Young
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
J.A. Howe
Director
Fred Guiol
Director
Frank Terry
Writer
Hal Conklin
Writer
Edward Dillon
Writer
Carl Harbaugh
Writer
Krag Johnson
Writer
Stan Laurel
Writer
Glen Carrier
Director of Photography
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Len Powers
Director of Photography
Frank Young
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Key (Son of Burro)
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What is Don Key (Son of Burro) about?
The head of a big movie studio is pulling his hair out because the company is bankrupt unless they can find a writer for a smash comedy. An aspiring writer is awaiting outside the office and the producer agrees to see him. He listens while the writer tells his story and acts the numerous parts. The story is rotten, but the producer lets him escape while vowing vengeance on any other author who would read his story aloud.
Who directed Don Key (Son of Burro)?
Don Key (Son of Burro) was directed by James W. Horne, J.A. Howe, Fred Guiol.
Who stars in Don Key (Son of Burro)?
The principal cast of Don Key (Son of Burro) includes Max Davidson, Stuart Holmes, Spec O'Donnell, James Finlayson, Vivien Oakland.
When was Don Key (Son of Burro) released and how long is it?
Don Key (Son of Burro) was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 20m.