The Sap from Syracuse
| The Sap from Syracuse | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Edward Sutherland |
| Screenplay by |
Jack O'Donnell John Griffith Wray John Hayden Gertrude Purcell |
| Starring |
Jack Oakie Ginger Rogers Granville Bates George Barbier Sidney Riggs Betty Starbuck Verree Teasdale |
| Music by |
Vernon Duke Johnny Green |
| Cinematography | Larry Williams |
| Edited by | Helene Turner |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Sap from Syracuse is a 1930 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland and written by John Griffith Wray, along with Jack O'Donnell, John Hayden and Gertrude Purcell. The film stars Jack Oakie, Ginger Rogers, Granville Bates, George Barbier, and Verree Teasdale. The film was released on July 26, 1930, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2]
Plot
Everybody enjoys playing pranks on Littleton Looney, so when he wins a voyage on a luxury liner, word is mischievously sent ahead to the captain that Looney is a rich and famous mining engineer.
Aboard ship, Looney makes the acquaintance of Ellen Saunders, who is being followed by two strangers trying to steal her money. Befriended by kindly Senator Powell, he comes up with a suggestion that saves a company a considerable amount of time and money, impressing both Ellen and the senator, who turns out to be the famed engineer, traveling incognito.
Cast
- Jack Oakie as Littleton Looney
- Ginger Rogers as Ellen Saunders
- Granville Bates as Nycross
- George Barbier as Senator Powell
- Sidney Riggs as Nick Pangolos
- Betty Starbuck as Flo Goodrich
- Verree Teasdale as Dolly Clark
References
- ↑ "The-Sap-from-Syracuse - Trailer - Cast". nytimes.com. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ↑ "The Sap From Syracuse (1930) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 16, 2015.