Delightful and extremely funny domestic comedy starring Reginald Denny, the silent era’s answer to Cary Grant.
 
Skinner’s adoring wife, Honey, wants him to move up the corporate ladder.  When Skinner lies to Honey about his success securing a raise, she immediately buys her husband a white tie and tails so they can cut a dash together at all the best soirées.  With his tailor after him for payment and Honey merrily spending the money they don’t have, the couple’s social triumph is in danger of being compromised… until they cause a sensation, showing off their fancy footwork for the latest dance craze!

A superb showcase for Denny’s fine comedic talents and fine example of both his successful on-screen pairing with his favourite leading lady – Laura La Plante – and his ideal collaborator – William A. Seiter, director of classic comedy double-acts including Laurel and Hardy the Marx Brothers, and Abbott and Costello.
 
Dir. William Seiter | USA | 1926 | N/C U | b&w | English intertitles | 1h 18m + short

With: Reginald Denny, Laura La Plante, Hedda Hopper
 
Performing live: Neil Brand (piano)

Screening material courtesy of Park Circus/Universal

Online programme notes by Pamela Hutchinson