Movie

Only Saps Work

“You Just Know It's Funny!”

★ 6.0(3)19301h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Cyril Gardner, Edwin H. Knopf
Release date: 1930-12-05
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Only Saps Work

Only Saps Work is a 1930 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Cyril Gardner and Edwin H. Knopf, starring Leon Errol, Richard Arlen and Mary Brian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Only Saps Work in Colombia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Leon Errol

James Wilson

Richard Arlen

Larry Payne

Mary Brian

Barbara Tanner

Stuart Erwin

Oscar

Anderson Lawler

Horace Baldwin

Charley Grapewin

Simeon Tanner

Clarence Burton

Sergeant Burns (uncredited)

Nora Cecil

Mrs. Partridge (uncredited)

George Chandler

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

Rafferty (uncredited)

Clifford Dempsey

Detective Smith (uncredited)

Charles Giblyn

Dr. Jasper (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

robberydetectivecon manstolen moneyhypochondriaccrookattractionbank robberybellhop comedy routinepre-codelandladymeet cuterich snobkleptomaniac

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Only Saps Work in Colombia?+

Only Saps Work is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Colombia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Only Saps Work on Netflix?+

Only Saps Work is not on Netflix in Colombia right now.

How long is Only Saps Work?+

Only Saps Work has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Only Saps Work?+

Only Saps Work stars Leon Errol, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Stuart Erwin and Anderson Lawler.

When did Only Saps Work come out?+

Only Saps Work is a 1930 movie directed by Cyril Gardner and Edwin H. Knopf.

What genre is Only Saps Work?+

Only Saps Work is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Only Saps Work?+

Only Saps Work was directed by Cyril Gardner and Edwin H. Knopf.