In 1923, The Gumps moved up to two-reel live-action comedies, with former Keystone Cop Joe Murphy as the chinless lead, pioneering comedienne-producer Fay Tincher as Min, and Jack Morgan as the rascally Chester. In this episode, the comedy begins with the announcement of Min’s tenth anniversary gift from Uncle Bim—a “tin” flivver. Primping for a family outing in the new car, Min breaks a mirror due to her son’s shenanigans. “That’s seven more years of bad luck, Chester,” she scolds. The rest of the action—in a hotel, on the road, and at the beach—proves her right. Angelinos will take delight in the scenes filmed at Ocean Park’s Lick Pier, just months before it was destroyed by fire.
Credits
Oh! What a Day! Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Joe Murphy
He was 43, now 57 years old
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as Andy Gump |
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Jack Morgan
He was 15, 59 years old when he died
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as Chester Gump |
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Sidney Smith
He was 159, 75 years old when he died
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as Himself |
Oh! What a Day! Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Norman Taurog as Director. He was 24 (82) years old when He died
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Directing |
