Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Movie Review 1926

Langdon's first feature-length comedy, produced by his own company, features the silent star as the hapless son of a shoemaker who is facing bankruptcy. Wealthy shoe manufacturer John Burton (Davis) has offered substantial prize money for a coast-to-coast walking race and Harry is persuaded to enter the contest in order to save the family business. Naturally, there are many obstacles to overcome--he almost falls from a precipice, must escape from a chain gang, and is nearly killed by a cyclone. The plot is merely a series of sketches but Langdon is cheery and fearless; Crawford has an early role as his girlfriend. Langdon used numerous (uncredited) gag men for his film, including Frank Capra. The DVD also includes the Langdon short, "All Night Long."

Distribution

Movies Unlimited, 3015 Darnell Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154, Phone: (215)637-4444, Toll-free: 800-668-4344, Fax: (215)637-2350, Email: movies@moviesunlimited.com, URL: http://www.moviesunlimited.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 84 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Silent Films, Slapstick Comedy, Race Against Time

Cast

Harry Langdon, Joan Crawford, Alec B. Francis, Edwards Davis

Cinematography

Elgin Lessley

Director

Harry Edwards