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Crazy like a Foxis a 1926 American shortcomedy filmdirected byLeo McCareyand starringCharley Chase.[1]The two-reel silent stars Chase as a young man who feigns insanity in order to get out of an arranged marriage, only to find out that his sweetheart is the girl he has been arranged to marry. Chase would remake the film asThe Wrong Miss Wright(1937) in the sound era during his tenure atColumbia Pictures.
| Crazy like a Fox | |
|---|---|
 Charley Chase as Wilson, the groom | |
| Directed by | Leo McCarey |
| Written by | Charley Chase H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Charley Chase |
| Cinematography | Len Powers |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 25 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent(Englishintertitles) |
The film featuresOliver Hardyin a small role filmed shortly before his teaming withStan Laurel.
Cast
edit- Charley Chaseas Wilson, the Groom
- William V. Mongas George, the Bride's Father
- Martha Sleeperas The Bride
- Milla Davenportas Mother
- William Blaisdellas Gov. Harrison
- Max Asheras Butler
- Al Hallett as Mr. Gloom, the valet
- Tyler Brooke(uncredited)
- Helen Gilmore(uncredited)
- Oliver Hardyas Charley's Victim (uncredited)
- Fred Kelseyas Man with Badge on Train (uncredited)
- Ham Kinsey as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Charles Lloyd as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Jerry Mandyas Hospital orderly (uncredited)
- Kewpie Morganas Rotund Conductor (uncredited)
- L.J. O'Connor as Family Doctor (uncredited)
- Tiny Sandfordas Conductor (uncredited)
- Emma Tansey as Elderly Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Lyle Tayoas Nurse (uncredited)
Preservation
editCrazy Like a Foxwas preserved by theAcademy Film Archivein 2006.[2]
References
edit- ^Progressive Silent Film List:Crazy like a Foxat silentera
- ^"Preserved Projects".Academy Film Archive.
External links
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