The Auctioneer (film)
The Auctioneer is a 1927 American silent comedy drama film directed by Alfred E. Green and starring George Sidney, Marian Nixon and Gareth Hughes. It was originally planned for Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell to appear in supporting roles in the film, before both had become stars by that point and other actors were cast.[1]
| The Auctioneer | |
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| Directed by | Alfred E. Green |
| Written by | Lee Arthur (play) Charles Klein (play) Gordon Rigby (novel) John Stone |
| Starring | George Sidney Marian Nixon Gareth Hughes |
| Cinematography | George Schneiderman |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film |
Release date | January 16, 1927 |
Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent English intertitles |
Premise
A Jewish immigrant pawnbroker builds up a successful business. However he is swindled by a stockbroker and is forced to start over again.
Cast
- George Sidney as Simon Levi
- Marian Nixon as Ruth Levi
- Gareth Hughes as Richard Eagan
- Doris Lloyd as Esther Levi
- Ward Crane as Paul Groode
- Sammy Cohen as Mo
- Claire McDowell as Mrs. Tim Eagan
Release
The film was a serious financial disappointment for the Fox Film company. Made on a budget of $304,000, it took $317,000 worldwide which led to a $106,000 loss once distribution cost are factored in. This was the worst performance by a Fox film that year.[2]
References
- Solomon p.118
- Solomon p.113
Bibliography
- Solomon, Aubrey. The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography. McFarland, 2011.
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