Comedy · United States of America · 1920 · 50m

Leave It to Me

Director

Cast

William Russell as Dick Derrickson Eileen Percy as Madge Earle Marcella Daly as Dot Derrickson Hallam Cooley as Tom Burroughs Lucille Cavanaugh as Viola Devore William Elmer as Red Kelly

Crew

Clyde De Vinna — Director of Photography Jules Furthman — Writer Arthur Jackson — Story

Synopsis

The very wealthy and very idle Dickey Derrickson is scorned by his fiancée Madge Earle because of his refusal to work. To counter her criticism, he buys a detective agency that has no cases, but Madge discovers the ruse. To create a demand for his services, Dickey hires a group of thugs to steal valuables from his rich friends.

Key Collaborators

Emmett J. Flynn Director Clyde De Vinna Director of Photography Jules Furthman Writer Arthur Jackson Story

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