Will Rogers invents, orphans scheme, and epigrams launch careers—1921 chaos ensues.
Slaving to perfect an invention, Noah Vale tries to keep two orphans--Rip and Patch--and himself by peddling books and is helped by Scallops, a girl who occasionally brings them food. He appeals to Fay, a wealthy relative, for help in marketing his invention and arouses the interest of Fay's pretty daughter. Sterrett, Fay's partner, steals the model but returns it when he discovers it to be worthless. Johnny Smith, Fay's secretary, is fired when he proposes to the boss's daughter; and visiting Vale's attic, he is comforted by his epigrams. Johnny takes them to a newspaper editor, and they are so successful that both Smith and Vale are hired. Vale decides to give up inventing for writing, and Johnny marries Miss Fay despite her father's opposition.
Acting
Will Rogers' effortless folksy warmth carries every frame.
Writing
Epigrams that launch careers—wit as literal plot device.
Director
Clarence G. Badger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Will Rogers was America's highest-paid actor by 1934; this early role shows the cowboy philosopher persona that made him a national institution.
Director Clarence G. Badger also helmed 1927's 'It' starring Clara Bow, making him a specialist in catapulting stars to fame.
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