Overview

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?

Cast

Charley Chase, Virginia Whiting, Harry Bernard, Baldwin Cooke, Billy Gilbert, Charlie Hall, Jerry Mandy, Margaret Mann

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What is "The Panic Is On" about?

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?

When was "The Panic Is On" released?

The Panic Is On was released in 1931.

Who stars in "The Panic Is On"?

The cast includes Charley Chase, Virginia Whiting, Harry Bernard, Baldwin Cooke.