Free and Easy 94 years old
The laughs, life and loves of the Hollywood Studios in the novelty sensation of years!
Gopher City Kansas hosts a beauty contest. The winner, Elvira Plunkett, and her mother go to Hollywood. The Chamber of Commerce also provides Elvira with an agent, Gopher City's own Elmer J. Butz. Elmer likes Elvira and the shy Elvira likes him, but Mrs. Plunkett, a formidable woman, has little use for hapless Elmer. On the train west, they meet movie star Larry Mitchell, who takes a shine to Elvira and helps her meet MGM directors once they get to Tinsel Town. Elmer, meanwhile, wants to help Elvira with her career and he also wants to be her man. Movie stardom does come to the Gopher City entourage, but to whom is a surprise. And who will win the lovely Elvira's hand?
Credits
Free and Easy Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Cecil B. DeMille He was 48, 77 years old when he died | as Director Cecil B. DeMille (uncredited) |
| Buster Keaton He was 34, 70 years old when he died | as Elmer |
| William Haines He was 30, 73 years old when he died | as A Guest |
| Lionel Barrymore He was 51, 76 years old when he died | as Bedroom Scene |
| John Miljan He was 37, 67 years old when he died | as Bedroom Scene |
| Ann Dvorak She was 18, 68 years old when she died | as Chorine (uncredited) |
| Jackie Coogan He was 15, 69 years old when he died | as Jackie Coogan - at Premiere (uncredited) |
| Anita Page She was 19, 98 years old when she died | as Elvira |
| Robert Montgomery He was 25, 77 years old when he died | as Larry |
| Gwen Lee She was 25, 56 years old when she died | as Bedroom Scene |
| William Collier, Jr. He was 28, 84 years old when he died | as Master of Ceremonies |
| Fred Niblo He was 56, 74 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Karl Dane He was 43, 47 years old when he died | as Cave Scene |
| Trixie Friganza She was 59, 84 years old when she died | as Ma |
| David Burton He was 52, 86 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Dorothy Sebastian She was 26, 53 years old when she died | as Cave Scene |
Free and Easy Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Al Boasberg as Dialogue. He was 37 (44) years old when He died | Writing |
| Richard Schayer as Scenario Writer. He was 49 (75) years old when He died | Writing |
| Cedric Gibbons as Art Direction. He was 36 (67) years old when He died | Art |
| Leonard Smith as Director of Photography. He was 35 (53) years old when He died | Camera |
| Paul Dickey as Adaptation. He was 47 (50) years old when He died | Writing |
| Edward Sedgwick as Director. He was 40 (63) years old when He died | Directing |
| Edward Sedgwick as Producer. He was 40 (63) years old when He died | Production |
| William LeVanway as Editor. He was 33 (61) years old when He died | Editing |
Free and Easy (94 years)
The laughs, life and loves of the Hollywood Studios in the novelty sensation of years!
- Release day: Saturday, March 22, 1930
- Runtime: 92 minutes