What, No Cigarettes

Story

Synopsis

There is movement afoot in Edgar Kennedy's house, where he lives with his wife Florence, and reluctantly with Florence's mother and brother. Without Edgar's consent, Florence, mother and brother have decided that Edgar will temporarily move in with brother, while mother will temporarily move in with Florence, giving mother's room to her visiting brother, Wilbur. Uncle Wilbur, an entrepreneur, promises to set brother up in one of his companies, making Edgar's dream come true of getting brother out of his house. But chain smoking Uncle Wilbur vows to renege on his promise unless Edgar can get him some cigarettes after he himself runs out. Edgar may have some problems as there is a cigarette shortage, every smoker clamoring for what few supplies there are. If Edgar can't get cigarettes, he may have to resort to Plan B, which may not be as easy as he imagines. Regardless, lazy brother may do whatever he can to thwart Edgar's plans if only to remain unemployed and in Edgar's house.

Director

Hal Yates

Writers

George Bilson, Felix Adler

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

13 July 1945

Ensemble

Cast

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  Edgar Kennedy

  Edgar Kennedy

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  Florence Lake

  Florence Kennedy

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  Jimmy Conlin

  Uncle Wilbur

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  Dot Farley

  Florence's Mother

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  Jack Rice

  Florence's Brother

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  Emory Parnell

  Man in Line at Drugstore

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  Jason Robards Sr.

  Policeman

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  Tommy Noonan

  Cigarette Vendor

• Gwen Crawford

  Drugstore Cashier

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  Robert Andersen

  Cigarette Customer

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  Sammy Blum

  Window Washer

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  George Holmes

  Cigarette Customer