Quiet, Please
1939 · 18 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Music
A temperamental director multiple times completely changes the concept during a movie's production.
Directed by Crane Wilbur · Written by Crane Wilbur
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Cast
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Fritz Feld Mr. Nitvitch -
Charley Foy Sammy -
Kathryn Kane Marian Starr -
Larry Williams Don Ackerman -
Tom Kennedy Gorilla Stand-In Max Imhof -
Frederic Tozere Carl Sears -
John Harron Sears' Assistant (uncredited) - M Maggie Hathaway Marian Starr's Maid (uncredited)
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John Ridgely Sears' Assistant (uncredited) -
Ralph Sanford Tony (uncredited) -
Leo White Make-Up Man (uncredited) - L Lottie Williams Miss Starr's Secretary (uncredited)
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