The Panic Is On
1931, English. Directed by James Parrott.
Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- James ParrottDirector
- Charley ChaseCharley Chase
- Virginia WhitingMiss Morgan
- Harry BernardCop with Tootchache (uncredited)
- Baldwin CookeMr. Cooke (uncredited)
- Billy GilbertSmith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
- Charlie HallMan on the Street (uncredited)
- Jerry MandyCharley's Neighbor (uncredited)
- Margaret MannMrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited)
- Howard TruesdaleJames Morgan (uncredited)
- Leo WillisHold-Up Man (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- H.M. Walker
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The Panic Is On runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is The Panic Is On on?
The Panic Is On isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 August 1931. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Panic Is On?
If you liked The Panic Is On, try No Time for Sergeants, Easy Money, Adventures in Public School.
Who directed The Panic Is On?
The Panic Is On (1931) was directed by James Parrott and stars Charley Chase, Virginia Whiting, Harry Bernard.