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Lame Brains

Lame Brains

1925Short
ComedyShort

Chester Conklin portrays the role of an amateur sleuth on the search of bootleggers. He is made to assist, rather than to hinder, the lawbreakers, and the wind-up of the comedy is a surprise as the reel Sherlock turns out to be no...

Director
J.A. Howe
Writers
N/A
Stars
Alyce Ardell, Chester Conklin, Billy Franey
Release Date
September 20, 1925
Language
None, English
Country
United States
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Alyce Ardell
Alyce Ardell
Chester Conklin
Chester Conklin
Billy Franey
Billy Franey

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
Joe Rock Comedies (I), Standard Photoplay Company

🎯 Categories

ComedyShort

⭐ Featured Review

Beach Nuts
by boblipton2002-11-25

"So-so silent comedy in the series Joe Rock produced for Alice Ardell -- she had great charm, but not much comedy ability, so Rock built her up by using a different comedian in each movie. Here's it's the dependable Chester Conklin. Alice and Chester meet on the beach where they are both dog owners -- and the dogs get the best lines. After being chased by the obligatory cop, they wind up in a hotel lobby, then involved with some bootleggers. Some amusing moments if you're a silent movie nut, but nothing outstanding...."

📖 Synopsis

Chester Conklin portrays the role of an amateur sleuth on the search of bootleggers. He is made to assist, rather than to hinder, the lawbreakers, and the wind-up of the comedy is a surprise as the reel Sherlock turns out to be no...