Shine 'Em Up

Nov 4, 1922

0h 15m

★ 4.8

Overview

Paul's career as a shoeshine man is interrupted when he is mistaken for an escaped convict, but after the Station Master gives him a job at the train station he proves his worth.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Hal Roach Studios

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Cast

Paul, the Hustler

James Parrott

Okra, the Station Master's daughter

Jobyna Ralston

Sheriff Stumblefoot

Eddie Baker

Prison guard

William Gillespie

Safecracker

George Rowe

Justice of the Peace

Sammy Brooks

Station agent (uncredited)

Gaylord Lloyd

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