The Perfect Sap


1927

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Jan 1927
Premiere Information
release: 16 Jan or 23 Jan 1927
Production Company
Ray Rockett Productions
Distribution Company
First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Not Herbert, a Comedy of the Night in Four Acts by Howard Irving Young (New York, 1926).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5,981ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

Wealthy young Herbert Alden, a would-be detective, is practicing housebreaking with his valet, an ex-convict, when he meets George and Polly, two real thieves; they are discovered, and, following a chase, they go to Herbert's city apartment. George arranges with one of them, Tony-the-Lizard, to rob the guests at a ball given by Herbert's father at his country home. Herbert discovers that Tony is Tracy Sutton, a social lion engaged to Herbert's sister, Roberta; and believing Herbert to be a famous criminal, Tony seeks his advice. At the last minute Herbert sounds the alarm and reveals his identity. Polly, who is at the ball in disguise, is accused by Ruth Webster of participation in the robbery, but Polly unmasks Ruth as a notorious thief. After revealing her own identity as a newspaper writer, Polly is united with Herbert.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Jan 1927
Premiere Information
release: 16 Jan or 23 Jan 1927
Production Company
Ray Rockett Productions
Distribution Company
First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Not Herbert, a Comedy of the Night in Four Acts by Howard Irving Young (New York, 1926).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5,981ft (6 reels)

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