My Friend from India
Wealthy young man about town, Tommy Valentine (Franklin Pangborn) comes to the aid of Barbara Smith (Elinor Fair). But before he can learn anything about Barbara, her social climbing Aunt Bedelia (Ethel Wales), whisks her away. On a mission to "find the girl," Tommy looks for her everywhere. He unknowingly befriends her brother Charlie, who invites him to spend the evening in Smith's palatial home. The next morn Aunt Bedelia finds Tommy with his head wrapped in a towel and assumes him to be the Hindu prince that Charlie promised to bring to her society party. Introduced to all as a Prince from Calcutta, Tommy is forced to see the charade through. But the local con-man Charlie had previously arranged to appear at the party as the Prince shows up as well. At least Tommy is able to reconnect with Barbara, that is until the police show up with orders to arrest all fake fakirs.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Director | E. Mason Hopper |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic situational comedy, relying on a case of mistaken identity and social pretense. It explores the absurdities of high society with a light touch and a series of escalating, witty complications.
What lingers after the final reel is the charm of a well-executed farce, where the chaos is cleverly orchestrated and the romantic core remains sweetly genuine. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: E. Mason Hopper
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, to savor the vintage slapstick and playful romance.
🎭 Cast
Franklin Pangborn
William / Tommy Valentine
Elinor Fair
Bernice / Barbara
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Charles / Charlie
Ethel Wales
Arabella Mott / Bedelia Smith
Jeanette Loff
Marion / Ruth Brooks
Tom Ricketts
Judge Elmer Elderberry Egbert Belmore
Louis Natheaux
T. Austin Webb
Tom Dugan
Kasha Murti / Swami / Bogus Hindu Prince
George Ovey
Valet to Hindu Prince
Edgar Norton
Jennings the Butler
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