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Cast
Charley Chase
as Charley
Thelma Todd
as Thelma
Dorothy Granger
as Dot
Kay Deslys
as Kay
Carlton Griffin
as Griff
Harry Bernard
as Cigar Stand Clerk (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
as Newspaper Reader (uncredited)
Charles Dorety
as Dancer (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
as Kay's Dancing Partner (uncredited)
Frank Holliday
as Dancer (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime0h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorJames Parrott
WritersJames Parrott
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Pip from Pittsburg
About The Pip from Pittsburg
Charley agrees to go on a blind date to help out his roommate. But because his last such date turned out badly, he goes all out trying to make himself look bad. He refuses to shave, wears his friend's old suit and even eats garlic. Unfortunately for him, however, his date turns out to be the lovely Thelma Todd.
Directed by James Parrott, The Pip from Pittsburg leans on a strong ensemble — Charley Chase, Thelma Todd, Dorothy Granger — 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 1931.
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