April Fool (1924): Cast
April Fool is a 1924 short comedy directed by Ralph Ceder, starring Charley Chase as Jimmy Jump, Noah Young and Helen Gilmore. It runs 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Ralph Ceder
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is April Fool About?
The premise of April Fool without spoilers.
Jimmy Jump works as a disheveled reporter for a backward‑thinking daily, while secretly courting the managing editor’s daughter. On April 1st, the newsroom is thrown into chaos as the staff struggles to separate genuine news from April Fool’s pranks, leading to a cascade of comedic misunderstandings. The mismatched clues and tight deadlines worsen the confusion, forcing Jimmy to juggle his love life and job amid farcical mishaps.
April Fool Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- reporter
- newspaper
- editor
- wager
- thumbtack
- practical joke
- office boy
- letter opener
- ink
- hammer
- fire
- fight
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- father daughter relationship
- exploding cigar
- april fools' day
April Fool Cast & Characters
Charley Chase leads the cast as Jimmy Jump, with Noah Young as Smith - Assistant Editor and Helen Gilmore as The Editor's Wife. Directed by Ralph Ceder; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralph Ceder
- Charley Chase as Jimmy Jump
- Noah Young as Smith - Assistant Editor
- Helen Gilmore as The Editor's Wife
- Jack Gavin as The Editor
Also Starring in April Fool
· 1 more- Blanche Mehaffey The Editor's Daughter
More from Ralph Ceder
More films directed by Ralph Ceder: A Fool’s Advice, Near Dublin, Zeb vs. Paprika and The Soilers.
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April Fool FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of April Fool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is April Fool?
April Fool runs 12 minutes.
When was April Fool released?
April Fool was released on May 18, 1924.
Who directed April Fool?
April Fool was directed by Ralph Ceder.
More films by Ralph Ceder Who is in the cast of April Fool?
April Fool stars Charley Chase as Jimmy Jump, Noah Young as Smith - Assistant Editor and Helen Gilmore as The Editor's Wife, among 5 credited actors.
Does April Fool have a post-credit scene?
No. April Fool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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