Caught Short
May 10, 1930 · 1h 15m
Director
Charles ReisnerOverview
Landladies Polly Smith and Marie Jones, who operate boardinghouses on the same side of the street, are afflicted with numerous petty envies and jealousies but nevertheless are the best of friends. Polly invests in the stock market and begins to reap rewards, but she is unable to persuade Marie to use her life's savings to buy shares of American Cheese or Brazilian Bananas. Meanwhile, Marie's daughter, Genevieve, and Polly's son, William, just back from college, fall in love; but an argument between the ladies breaks up the romance; and smarting under Polly's patronizing manner, Marie plunges into the market herself and with the winnings is able to stage a society splurge at a fashionable resort.
Cast of Caught Short
Crew of Caught Short
About Caught Short
What is Caught Short about?
Landladies Polly Smith and Marie Jones, who operate boardinghouses on the same side of the street, are afflicted with numerous petty envies and jealousies but nevertheless are the best of friends. Polly invests in the stock market and begins to reap rewards, but she is unable to persuade Marie to use her life's savings to buy shares of American Cheese or Brazilian Bananas. Meanwhile, Marie's…
When was Caught Short released?
Caught Short was released on May 10, 1930.
How long is Caught Short?
Caught Short runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who directed Caught Short?
Caught Short was directed by Charles Reisner.
Who is in the cast of Caught Short?
The cast of Caught Short includes Marie Dressler (Marie Jones), Polly Moran (Polly Smith), Anita Page (Genevieve Jones), Charles Morton (William Smith) and Thomas Conlin (Frankie).