Trimmed in Gold (1926)
A fast-paced Mack Sennett silent short comedy about two hapless barbers who stumble into a crooked gambler's gold scheme out West.
Trimmed in Gold - Movie Information
- Original Title: Trimmed in Gold
- Release Year: 1926
- Directed by: Del Lord
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 19m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: No Language
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 14, 1926 (United States - NR)
- Production Companies: Mack Sennett Comedies
- Production Countries: United States of America
Trimmed in Gold - Plot
Two barbers, Billy and Andy head out West when one of their customers tells them that gold can literally be scooped up off the ground. Unbeknownst to them and with the shop's manicurist in tow they run into their customer again who is a crooked gambler winning his money by questionable methods. As he rakes in the pots, an assistant pours the money down a chute which leads to a vault. Billy and Andy, in their explorations, find this vault and think they have discovered a mine. Taking some of the money, they go to the gambler's room and sit in the game. Thus, the money continues to circulate - from the mine to Billy - from Billy to the gambler - and down the chute again.
Trimmed in Gold - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Del Lord
Main Cast
- Billy Bevan
- Andy Clyde
- Madeline Hurlock
- Kewpie Morgan
- Irving Bacon
- Tiny Ward
- Roger Moore
- Marion McDonald
- James Donnelly
Writers
- Vernon Smith
- Jefferson Moffitt
Producers
- Mack Sennett
Trimmed in Gold - FAQs
What is Trimmed in Gold about?
Trimmed in Gold follows two barbers, Billy and Andy, who head out West after a customer claims gold can be scooped off the ground. They stumble upon a crooked gambler's hidden vault, mistake it for a mine, and inadvertently keep recycling stolen money back into his rigged card game.
Who directed Trimmed in Gold?
Trimmed in Gold was directed by Del Lord, a prolific filmmaker and comedian who worked extensively with Mack Sennett's studio during the silent era. Lord later became well known for directing many of the Three Stooges short films at Columbia Pictures throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
Who are the main actors in Trimmed in Gold?
The film stars Billy Bevan as Otto Stropp and Andy Clyde as Hector Moss, two bumbling barbers at the center of the comedy. Madeline Hurlock plays manicurist Nina Hart, while Kewpie Morgan portrays the villainous gambler Cactus Cal. Irving Bacon, Tiny Ward, Roger Moore, and James Donnelly round out the cast.
When was Trimmed in Gold released?
Trimmed in Gold was released on February 14, 1926, in the United States. It was produced by Mack Sennett Comedies, one of the most celebrated comedy production outfits of the silent film era, renowned for its fast-paced slapstick style and assembly of talented comic performers.
How long is Trimmed in Gold?
Trimmed in Gold has a runtime of approximately 19 minutes, which was standard for short comedy films produced during the silent era. Mack Sennett's studio regularly produced these compact, high-energy shorts designed to deliver maximum laughs in a brief, tightly paced format.
Who produced Trimmed in Gold?
Trimmed in Gold was produced by Mack Sennett, the legendary comedy producer often called the 'King of Comedy.' His studio, Mack Sennett Comedies, launched the careers of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and many others, and was synonymous with the anarchic slapstick style of 1920s silent comedy.
Is Trimmed in Gold a silent film?
Yes, Trimmed in Gold is a silent short film produced in 1926, before the widespread adoption of synchronized sound in cinema. It relies entirely on physical comedy, expressive performances, and intertitles to tell its story, which was characteristic of the Mack Sennett comedy style of the era.
What are similar films to Trimmed in Gold?
Viewers who enjoy Trimmed in Gold may also appreciate other short comedies and classic silent films such as Sherlock's Home (1924) and The Impossible Voyage (1904). These titles share the short-form comedic format and inventive, playful storytelling that defined early cinema's most entertaining short subjects.
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