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The Sting of Stings

  • 1927
  • 19m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
41
YOUR RATING
Mickey Bennett, Charley Chase, Edna Marion, James Parrott, and Hal Roach in The Sting of Stings (1927)
ComedyShort

Charley and Edna are feeling very pleased with themselves and their new car. They decide to share their good fortune and offer to take six underprivileged children out for a fun day at the c... Read allCharley and Edna are feeling very pleased with themselves and their new car. They decide to share their good fortune and offer to take six underprivileged children out for a fun day at the carnival. Unfortunately, the children come from Juvenile Hall, and each one is more trouble... Read allCharley and Edna are feeling very pleased with themselves and their new car. They decide to share their good fortune and offer to take six underprivileged children out for a fun day at the carnival. Unfortunately, the children come from Juvenile Hall, and each one is more trouble than the last.

  • Director
    • James Parrott
  • Writer
    • H.M. Walker
  • Stars
    • Charley Chase
    • Edna Marion
    • Bull Montana
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    41
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Parrott
    • Writer
      • H.M. Walker
    • Stars
      • Charley Chase
      • Edna Marion
      • Bull Montana
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast18

    Charley Chase
    Charley Chase
    • Charley
    Edna Marion
    Edna Marion
    • Edna
    Bull Montana
    Bull Montana
    • Bull Montana
    Mickey Bennett
    Mickey Bennett
    • Joe Montana
    John Aasen
    John Aasen
    • Giant
    • (uncredited)
    Chester A. Bachman
    Chester A. Bachman
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Chet Brandenburg
    Chet Brandenburg
    • Balancing Act
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Carver
    Louise Carver
    • Hat Lady
    • (uncredited)
    Budd Fine
    • Farmer
    • (uncredited)
    Al Hallett
    • Headmaster - Juvenile Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Jackie Levine
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Lord
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Lufkin
    Sam Lufkin
    • Lion Tamer
    • (uncredited)
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Terence McMillan
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Gabe Saienz
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Tiny Sandford
    Tiny Sandford
    • Big Man
    • (uncredited)
    Clifton Young
    Clifton Young
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Parrott
    • Writer
      • H.M. Walker
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      This is 'Charley Chase''s first comedy short to be released by MGM.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 3, 1927 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Treat for the Boys
    • Production company
      • Hal Roach Studios
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 19m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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