Don Key (Son of Burro) (1926)
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.
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 23, 1926
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Grover Jones (Scenario Writer)
- Jack Collins (Scenario Writer)
- Hal Yates (Story)
- Frank Terry
- Hal Conklin
Cinematography: Glen Carrier, Art Lloyd
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 J.A. Howe, Fred Guiol, James W. Horne.
- Who stars in Don Key (Son of Burro)?
- Don Key (Son of Burro) stars Max Davidson, Stuart Holmes, Spec O'Donnell, James Finlayson, Vivien Oakland, Frank Butler.
- How long is Don Key (Son of Burro)?
- Don Key (Son of Burro) has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Don Key (Son of Burro)?
- Don Key (Son of Burro) is a Comedy film.
- Where was Don Key (Son of Burro) produced?
- Don Key (Son of Burro) was produced in United States of America.