Hook, Line and Sinker (1930)
Overview
Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich. Their advertising succeeds too well, and many complications soon arise.
Where to watch Hook, Line and Sinker
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Filmtap | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Filmtap | — | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Filmtap | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Filmtap | — | — |
| New Zealand | Filmtap | — | — |
| India | JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Public Domain Movies, JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| Germany | Filmtap | — | — |
| France | Filmtap | — | — |
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What is Hook, Line and Sinker about?
Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich. Their advertising succeeds too well, and many complications soon arise. Hook, Line and Sinker is a Comedy, Romance movie, released on 1930-12-26, runtime 75 minutes.
Is Hook, Line and Sinker worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hook, Line and Sinker 5.6 out of 10 from 15 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Hook, Line and Sinker?
In the United States, Hook, Line and Sinker streams on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Edward F. Cline
Cast
- Bert Wheeler as Wilbur Boswell
- Robert Woolsey as Addington Ganzy
- Dorothy Lee as Mary Marsh
- Jobyna Howland as Mrs. Rebecca Marsh
- Natalie Moorhead as Duchess Bessie Von Essie
- Hugh Herbert as Hotel House Detective
- George F. Marion as Ritz de la Rivera Bellboy
- William B. Davidson as Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson)
- Stanley Fields as McKay, Blackwell Henchman
- Ralf Harolde as John Blackwell aka Buffalo Blackie
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