The Brown Derby
Tommy Burke, a good-natured young plumber who refers to his monkey wrench as his pipe organ, is unaware of his inferiority complex. One day he learns that an eccentric uncle has died, leaving him a brown derby said to bring good luck to its wearer. Meanwhile Edith Worthing and her Aunt Anna are expecting Edith's wealthy uncle, Adolph Plummer, from Australia. On a call to their house, Tommy is mistaken for the uncle, being announced as "a plumber," and soon a mutual romance develops with Edith. They are wedded by mistake when serving as witnesses to marriage by elopement. Farrell, a rival for Edith, learns of Tommy's deception and persuades Edith to elope with him; but Tommy follows in hot pursuit, in his pajamas and derby. At the last minute, a message arrives telling Edith that she and Tommy are already married.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Charles Hines |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedic plot on a classic case of mistaken identity, relying on the physical humor and sight gags inherited from silent film traditions. It explores the charm of an unassuming hero whose genuine nature triumphs over social pretense.
What lingers after the final chase is the warmth of an uncomplicated farce, where a simple derby hat becomes a lucky talisman of true self. A lighthearted reminder that fortune favors the kind-hearted. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Charles Hines
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, for a cheerful escape from the mundane.
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