Playing the Swell(1926)
Playing the Swell Synopsis
Forsaken and broke, Wanda figures out a way to get money. She puts sunglasses on a sleeping homeless person in the park, cuts a hole in the bottom of the derby she's holding, then hides under the bench and picks up the coins dropped by passersby who take pity on the "blind man." She is approached by a handsome young man whom she tries to impress.
Playing the Swell (1926) is a comedy film directed by Francis Corby, released on May 19, 1926 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Wanda Wiley, Earl McCarthy, Francis X. Bushman and Virginia Bushman. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Corby
- Writers:
- Ted Ross
- Production:
- Century Film
- Status:
- Released
Playing the Swell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Francis Corby, written by Ted Ross.
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Playing the Swell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Playing the Swell – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Playing the Swell?
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The main cast of Playing the Swell (1926) includes Wanda Wiley, Earl McCarthy, Francis X. Bushman and Virginia Bushman. The film was directed by Francis Corby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing the Swell released?
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Playing the Swell was released on May 19, 1926 and runs for 21m.
Is Playing the Swell worth watching?
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Playing the Swell (1926) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.