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Howdy Duke

1927 Comedy Action
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

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 of silverware. He begins to tell a story about lion hunting and there is further mayhem with flying food.

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Year 1927
Genre Comedy, Action
Director Norman Taurog
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its slapstick around the sharp contrast between street life and high society, relying on Lane's dual performance to drive the mistaken identity plot. The comedy explores physical humor and social satire with relentless energy.

What lingers after the flying food settles is the charm of a purely visual gag, executed with the precise timing of silent era masters. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Norman Taurog

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