Torchy's Night Cap

Ray Cooke is Torchy the Office boy, told to deliver a letter; through a series of accidents, he winds up with the letter torn and can't explain it to his boss because reason. Later, he tries to help two friends elope, which eventually brings us back to the first sequence.

Directed by C.C. Burr, Torchy's Night Cap leans on a strong ensemble — Ray Cooke, Dorothy Dix, Edmund Breese — 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 1932.