The Tired Business Man
1927 film
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The Tired Business Man is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Allen Dale and starring Raymond Hitchcock, Dot Farley and Margaret Quimby.[1] It was produced and released by the independent studio Tiffany Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director George Sawley.[2]
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| Directed by | Allen Dale |
| Written by | Jack Natteford |
| Starring | Raymond Hitchcock Dot Farley Margaret Quimby |
| Cinematography | Roy H. Klaffki E. Fox Walker |
| Edited by | John Rawlins |
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| Distributed by | Tiffany Pictures |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Synopsis
The owners of a paving company are financially struggling and are set out to win a new contract from Alderman McGinnis with the assistance of their stenographer Rita.
Cast
- Raymond Hitchcock as Alderman McGinnis
- Dot Farley as Mrs. McGinnis
- Mack Swain as Mike Murphy
- Margaret Quimby as Rita
- Charles Delaney as Larry Riley
- Lincoln Plumer as Pat Riley
- Blanche Mehaffey as Violet Clark
- Gibson Gowland as Ole Swanson
- Jim Farley as Sergeant
Preservation
With no holdings located in archives, The Tired Business Man is considered a lost film.[3] In February of 2021, the film was cited by the National Film Preservation Board on their Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films list.[4]
