Say Ah-h!

Say Ah-h!

1928 · 14 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

Charley has to find an ostrich egg in a hurry for a disgruntled visitor, but he doesn't count on the introduction of some surreal plot twists and turns that foil his every attempt.

Directed by Charles R. Bowers · Written by Charles R. Bowers

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Charles R. Bowers The Ostrich Farm Handy Man
J. Gordon Russell
Jean Douglas
Eddie Dunn
Buster Brodie
Kewpie Morgan
Ray Turner

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