The Panic Is On - 1931

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?

20min
1931
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

Charley Chase profile pictureCharley ChaseCharley Chase
Harry Bernard profile pictureHarry BernardCop with Tootchache (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke profile pictureBaldwin CookeMr. Cooke (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert profile pictureBilly GilbertSmith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
Charlie Hall profile pictureCharlie HallMan on the Street (uncredited)
Margaret Mann profile pictureMargaret MannMrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited)
Howard Truesdale profile pictureHoward TruesdaleJames Morgan (uncredited)

About The Panic Is On

The Panic Is On Overview

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?

Runtime: 20min

Extra details

Original Title: The Panic Is On
Original Language: English
Directed By: James Parrott
Production Companies
Hal Roach Studios