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Laughing at Danger (1940)

Movie ★ 9.0 63 min

Mystery Comedy

Frankie Kelly, pageboy at the beauty salon ran by Madam Celeste, and his helper Jefferson find the routine broken when the body of one of the operators, Florence, is found in the dumbwaiter. She had been shot just before she was to give Detective Dan Haggerty information about a blackmail gang. Since Mary Baker, Frankie's girl friend saw her last, she is suspected, and Frankie determines to clear her using his own sleuthing methods. He has hardy begun when Pierre, another member of the staff, and Florence's fiancée is found dead.

John W. Krafft Writer Howard Bretherton Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 12, 1940
Runtime
63 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0032691
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Cast

Frankie Darro Frankie Darro Frankie Kelly Joy Hodges Joy Hodges Mary Baker George Houston George Houston Dan Haggerty Mantan Moreland Mantan Moreland Jefferson Kay Sutton Kay Sutton Inez Morton Guy Usher Guy Usher Alvin Craig Lillian Elliott Lillian Elliott Mrs. Kelly Veda Ann Borg Veda Ann Borg Celeste Betty Compson Betty Compson Mrs. Van Horn Rolfe Sedan Rolfe Sedan Pierre

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Frequently asked questions

What is Laughing at Danger about?
Frankie Kelly, pageboy at the beauty salon ran by Madam Celeste, and his helper Jefferson find the routine broken when the body of one of the operators, Florence, is found in the dumbwaiter. She had been shot just before she was to give Detective Dan Haggerty information about a blackmail gang. Since Mary Baker, Frankie's girl friend saw her last, she is suspected, and Frankie determines to clear her using his own sleuthing methods. He has hardy begun when Pierre, another member of the staff, and Florence's fiancée is found dead.
Who directed Laughing at Danger?
Laughing at Danger was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Laughing at Danger?
Laughing at Danger stars Frankie Darro, Joy Hodges, George Houston, Mantan Moreland.
When was Laughing at Danger released?
Laughing at Danger is a 1940 mystery, comedy film.
Where can I watch Laughing at Danger?
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