Hook, Line and Sinker (1930): Cast
Hook, Line and Sinker is a 1930 romantic comedy directed by Edward F. Cline, starring Dorothy Lee as Mary Marsh, William B. Davidson and George F. Marion. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hook, Line and Sinker About?
The premise of Hook, Line and Sinker without spoilers.
Two fast‑talking insurance salesmen encounter Mary, a young woman fleeing her wealthy mother, and agree to help her run the Broadway hotel she inherits. Discovering it dilapidated and nearly empty, they launch a bogus public‑relations campaign that markets the property as an exclusive resort for the elite. The deception draws a flood of guests, spiraling into a cascade of comedic mishaps and escalating complications.
Hook, Line and Sinker Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- hotel
- advertising
- insurance
- mother
- gang war
- thief
- socialite
- publicity
- gang
- marriage proposal
- jewelry
- gunfight
+6 more Show fewer
- mother daughter relationship
- runaway
- renovation
- safe
- motorcycle policeman
- salesman
Hook, Line and Sinker Cast & Characters
Dorothy Lee leads the cast as Mary Marsh, with William B. Davidson as Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson) and George F. Marion as Ritz de la Rivera Bellboy. Directed by Edward F. Cline; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward F. Cline
- Dorothy Lee as Mary Marsh
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William B. Davidson as Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson) -
George F. Marion as Ritz de la Rivera Bellboy - Hugh Herbert as Hotel House Detective
Also Starring in Hook, Line and Sinker
· 6 more- Stanley Fields McKay, Blackwell Henchman
- Ralf Harolde John Blackwell aka Buffalo Blackie
- Natalie Moorhead Duchess Bessie Von Essie
- Bert Wheeler Wilbur Boswell
- Robert Woolsey Addington Ganzy
- Jobyna Howland Mrs. Rebecca Marsh
More from Edward F. Cline
More films directed by Edward F. Cline: Crazy House, Behind the Eight Ball, Private Buckaroo and What’s Cookin’?.
Cars in Hook, Line and Sinker
2 cars on screen: the 1931 Studebaker President and the Harley-Davidson JD.
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1931 Studebaker President Important role -
Harley-Davidson JD Minor role
Hook, Line and Sinker Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Anzol” and “Linha e Chumbada”.
- Also known as
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- Anzol
- Linha e Chumbada
- Un hotel de cuidado
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Hook, Line and Sinker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hook, Line and Sinker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hook, Line and Sinker?
Hook, Line and Sinker runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Hook, Line and Sinker released?
Hook, Line and Sinker was released on December 26, 1930.
Who directed Hook, Line and Sinker?
Hook, Line and Sinker was directed by Edward F. Cline.
More films by Edward F. Cline Who is in the cast of Hook, Line and Sinker?
Hook, Line and Sinker stars Dorothy Lee as Mary Marsh, William B. Davidson as Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson) and George F. Marion as Ritz de la Rivera Bellboy, among 10 credited actors.
Does Hook, Line and Sinker have a post-credit scene?
No. Hook, Line and Sinker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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