The Lighter That Failed
Synopsis
For his birthday, Charley gets a cigarette lighter, but it won't light. He works on it with ill-suited tools amidst his family all giving advice. Finally, he unwisely fuels it with gasoline, which gets it lit, but soon, so is his house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Parrott
- Original Title
- The Lighter That Failed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Parrott
Department Leadership Roster
James Parrott
Director
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What is The Lighter That Failed about?
For his birthday, Charley gets a cigarette lighter, but it won't light. He works on it with ill-suited tools amidst his family all giving advice. Finally, he unwisely fuels it with gasoline, which gets it lit, but soon, so is his house.
Who directed The Lighter That Failed?
The Lighter That Failed was directed by James Parrott.
Who stars in The Lighter That Failed?
The principal cast of The Lighter That Failed includes Charley Chase, Edna Marion, May Wallace, William Orlamond, Eugene Pallette.
When was The Lighter That Failed released and how long is it?
The Lighter That Failed was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.