Howdy Duke (1927)
1927 · Silent film · 19 min · dir. Norman Taurog
- Comedy
Synopsis
Lane plays two roles: Grand Duke Algy Horseradish De Ketchup of Worcestershire and Newsboy White. The newsboy is hired by Elmer Éclair (played by Lane's younger brother, Walter Lupino) to impersonate the Duke for unstated reasons, and to attend a house party at the Smalls (a last name that leads to several puns) in the Duke's stead. Éclair warns the newsboy to stay away from the girl, as she is his finance. The newsboy is somewhat at sea at the elaborate dinner being confused by the multitude…
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Details
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Writer
- Norman Taurog
- Released
- 1927-01-15
- Running time
- 19 minutes
Cast & crew
Norman Taurog Director
Lupino Lane
Wallace Lupino
