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Hit the Deck

1929 · Luther Reed

Lunatics in Politics

1920 · Richard Smith

1929

Year

1920

United States

Country

United States

6.9

IMDb

4.4

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Cult Score

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Musical, Comedy, Romance

Genres

Comedy, Short

Luther Reed

Director

Richard Smith

Hubert Osborne, Luther Reed, Vincent Youmans

Writers

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Marguerita Padula, George Ovey, June Clyde, Mary Halsey

Main Cast

Richard Smith, Alice Howell, Rose Burkhardt, Leo Sulky

Hit the Deck Synopsis

Looloo (Polly Walker), owner of a seaside coffee shop, falls in love with sailor Bilge Smith, who is on shore leave, but her sudden wealth sabotages the romance.

Lunatics in Politics Synopsis

Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.

Verdict & Recommendation

"Hit the Deck" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Lunatics in Politics" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

Hit the Deck

Both films share

Comedy