Only Saps Work
You Just Know It's Funny!
Rubber-legged comedian Leon Errol made his talkie starring bow in Paramount's Only Saps Work. Based on a play by Owen Davis Sr., the film casts Errol as James Wilson, a kleptomaniac who starts with picking pockets and ends up robbing a bank. Wilson's friend Lawrence Payne (Richard Arlen) inadvertently aids our hero during one of his heists, ending up in deep doo-doo with the law. Before Wilson is able to extricate Payne from his dilemma for the sake of heroine Barbara Tanner (Mary Brian), he pauses long enough to pose as a private eye -- and even gives bellboy Oscar (Stu Erwin) tips on how to spot a crook! If only all of Leon Errol's feature films had been as consistently hilarious as Only Saps Work.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Only Saps Work
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Release Date: 1930-12-05
- Runtime: 77 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Publix Corp.
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2087
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Leon Errol
as James Wilson
Richard Arlen
as Larry Payne
Mary Brian
as Barbara Tanner
Stuart Erwin
as Oscar
Anderson Lawler
as Horace Baldwin
Charley Grapewin
as Simeon Tanner
Clarence Burton
as Sergeant Burns (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
as Mrs. Partridge (uncredited)
George Chandler
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
as Rafferty (uncredited)
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What is Only Saps Work?▼
Only Saps Work is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1930-12-05.
Who are the main actors in Only Saps Work?▼
The main cast includes Leon Errol, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Stuart Erwin, Anderson Lawler, .
Where can I watch Only Saps Work online?▼
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Is Only Saps Work based on a true story?▼
You Just Know It's Funny!
What is the IMDb rating of Only Saps Work?▼
Only Saps Work has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Only Saps Work?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Only Saps Work?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Paramount Publix Corp.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Only Saps Work filmed?▼
Only Saps Work was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Only Saps Work?▼
The total runtime of Only Saps Work is 77 minutes.
Is Only Saps Work suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Only Saps Work?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Only Saps Work.
Does Only Saps Work have a post-credit scene?▼
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