Hoot Gibson (the fake Doolittle), Skeeter Bill Robbins ("Deacon"), Marceline Day (Susan), Ethel Wales (Mrs Larkin), Robert Fraser (the real Rev. Joe Doolittle), Charles King (Bart's chief henchman), Stanley Blystone (Bart), Jules Cowles, Phil Dunham, Frank Nelson, Fred Gillman.
Director: HARRY FRASER. Screenplay: Harry Fraser. Story credited to "Ed Weston" (possibly a Harry Fraser pseudonym). Photography: Harry Neuman, Henry Kohler. Film editor: Mildred Johnston. Art director: Gene Hornbostel. Production manager: Ray Culley. Assistant director: Gene Anderson. Sound recording: Dave Stoner. Producer: M.H. Hoffman Jr.
Not copyright by Allied Pictures Corp. No New York opening. U.S. release: 2 August 1933. 61 minutes. (Available on an Alpha DVD).
SYNOPSIS: In an ingenious reversal, two ne'er-do-well cowpokes impersonate goody-goodies to bring baddies to justice.
COMMENT: Like all Hoot Gibsons, this one is a must-see. Not only is Hoot in his usual rare form, but Skeeter Bill Robbins is a howl. Oddly enough, though, it's Robert Fraser who walks away with the picture's acting honors, thanks to his deliciously smarmy interpretation of an over-zealous yet venal preacher. Fans of Charles King are also in for a treat. The initial confrontation between King and Fraser makes for a truly memorable encounter.
Enough action and stuntwork are studded through the comedy to keep interest high, right up to the breathtaking near-miss climax. Thanks to Fraser's skilful direction, plus astute lighting and camerawork and high production values (with lots of extras milling around both studio sets and zesty outdoor locations), this Parson is a winner.
Director: HARRY FRASER. Screenplay: Harry Fraser. Story credited to "Ed Weston" (possibly a Harry Fraser pseudonym). Photography: Harry Neuman, Henry Kohler. Film editor: Mildred Johnston. Art director: Gene Hornbostel. Production manager: Ray Culley. Assistant director: Gene Anderson. Sound recording: Dave Stoner. Producer: M.H. Hoffman Jr.
Not copyright by Allied Pictures Corp. No New York opening. U.S. release: 2 August 1933. 61 minutes. (Available on an Alpha DVD).
SYNOPSIS: In an ingenious reversal, two ne'er-do-well cowpokes impersonate goody-goodies to bring baddies to justice.
COMMENT: Like all Hoot Gibsons, this one is a must-see. Not only is Hoot in his usual rare form, but Skeeter Bill Robbins is a howl. Oddly enough, though, it's Robert Fraser who walks away with the picture's acting honors, thanks to his deliciously smarmy interpretation of an over-zealous yet venal preacher. Fans of Charles King are also in for a treat. The initial confrontation between King and Fraser makes for a truly memorable encounter.
Enough action and stuntwork are studded through the comedy to keep interest high, right up to the breathtaking near-miss climax. Thanks to Fraser's skilful direction, plus astute lighting and camerawork and high production values (with lots of extras milling around both studio sets and zesty outdoor locations), this Parson is a winner.