Cast
Charley Chase
as Jimmy Jump
Ena Gregory
as The Landlady's Daughter
Noah Young
as Man shooting pool
Jack Gavin
as Desk clerk
Emma Tansey
as The Landlady
Joseph Forte
as The Con Man (as Joe Forte)
Martha Sleeper
as Mrs. Dugan
Sammy Brooks
as Lobby Bystander (uncredited)
Richard Daniels
as Printer (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
as First Bellhop (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1924
Runtime0h 10m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorLeo McCarey
WritersLeo McCarey
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Ten-Minute Egg
About A Ten-Minute Egg
The main premise for the comedy is the Jimmy discovers he can convince people he is a tough figure to be reckoned with merely by giving them a business card identifying him as the bouncer of the "Bucket of Blood Cafe."
Directed by Leo McCarey, A Ten-Minute Egg leans on a strong ensemble — Charley Chase, Ena Gregory, Noah Young — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1924.
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