The Smart Way (1937)
Overview
Professor Pierre Ginsberg is having wife trouble and, on the advice of his lawyer, sets out to wear her down with kindness; she wants constant entertainment his lawyer promises him that a month of dancing and entertainment will eventually kill her or, at least, calm her down some. The exact opposite happens and Professor Ginsberg stands a good chance of dying himself. He manages to sing a song, in the best Willie Howard style, along the way.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.526 |
Directed By
William Watson
Crew
William Watson
Billy K. Wells
Al Christie
George Webber
TOP CAST
Willie Howard
Professor Pierre Ginsberg
Aileen Cook
Mrs. Ginsberg
Louis Sorin
The Lawyer
Andrew Anderson
Orchestra Leader
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