The Smart Way (1937)

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 17M

Director : William Watson
Writer : Billy K. Wells

Synopsis

Professor Pierre Ginsberg is having wife trouble and, on the advice of his lawyer, sets out to wear her down with kindness; she wants constant entertainment his lawyer promises him that a month of dancing and entertainment will eventually kill her or, at least, calm her down some. The exact opposite happens and Professor Ginsberg stands a good chance of dying himself. He manages to sing a song, in the best Willie Howard style, along the way.

Actors

Willie Howard
Willie Howard
Professor Pierre Ginsberg
Aileen Cook
Aileen Cook
Mrs. Ginsberg
Louis Sorin
Louis Sorin
The Lawyer
Charles McClelland
Charles McClelland
Ed Garvie
Ed Garvie
Eddie Hall
Eddie Hall
Marie Hartman
Marie Hartman
Andrew Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Orchestra Leader

Crews

William Watson
William Watson
Director
Billy K. Wells
Billy K. Wells
Screenplay
Al Christie
Al Christie
Producer
George Webber
George Webber
Director of Photography

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