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The Druggist's Dilemma

  • 1933
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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The Druggist's Dilemma (1933)
FarceScrewball ComedyComedyShort

Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough star as a couple of wacky soda jerks. They do a high wire act while delivering a much needed pair of pants to their boss.Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough star as a couple of wacky soda jerks. They do a high wire act while delivering a much needed pair of pants to their boss.Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough star as a couple of wacky soda jerks. They do a high wire act while delivering a much needed pair of pants to their boss.

  • Director
    • Mark Sandrich
  • Writers
    • Ben Holmes
    • John Grey
    • Bobby Clark
  • Stars
    • Bobby Clark
    • Paul McCullough
    • James Finlayson
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    44
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Sandrich
    • Writers
      • Ben Holmes
      • John Grey
      • Bobby Clark
    • Stars
      • Bobby Clark
      • Paul McCullough
      • James Finlayson
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast9

    Bobby Clark
    Bobby Clark
    • Clark - the Soda Jerk
    Paul McCullough
    • Blodgett
    James Finlayson
    James Finlayson
    • Andrew Finch
    Cecil Cunningham
    Cecil Cunningham
    • Mrs. Finch
    Dick Curtis
    Dick Curtis
    • Man in Crowd
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Dorety
    Charles Dorety
    • Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Vivian Fields
    • Woman who wants plaster
    • (uncredited)
    Charlie Hall
    Charlie Hall
    • Charlie Zeno
    • (uncredited)
    Al Thompson
    Al Thompson
    • Zeno Brother with Back Problem
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Sandrich
    • Writers
      • Ben Holmes
      • John Grey
      • Bobby Clark
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    Did you know

    • Goofs
      The credits list Clark and McCullough as playing "themselves," but Clark repeatedly calls McCullough "Blodgett" during the film.
    • Quotes
      • Blodgett: What's the idea of a plaster over your mouth?
      • Clark - the Soda Jerk: It wasn't my idea, it was the lady's.
      • Blodgett: What happened, a misunderstanding?
      • Clark - the Soda Jerk: Yes, the lady said shoulder and I thought she said lower.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 23, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 17m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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