What, No Cigarettes

The story

There is movement afoot in Edgar Kennedy's house, where he lives with his wife Florence, and reluctantly with Florence's mother and brother. Without Edgar's consent, Florence, mother and brother have decided that Edgar will temporarily move in with brother, while mother will temporarily move in with Florence, giving mother's room to her visiting brother, Wilbur. Uncle Wilbur, an entrepreneur, promises to set brother up in one of his companies, making Edgar's dream come true of getting brother out of his house. But chain smoking Uncle Wilbur vows to renege on his promise unless Edgar can get him some cigarettes after he himself runs out. Edgar may have some problems as there is a cigarette shortage, every smoker clamoring for what few supplies there are. If Edgar can't get cigarettes, he may have to resort to Plan B, which may not be as easy as he imagines. Regardless, lazy brother may do whatever he can to thwart Edgar's plans if only to remain unemployed and in Edgar's house.

Cast & crew

Edgar KennedyEdgar Kennedy

Florence LakeFlorence Kennedy

Jimmy ConlinUncle Wilbur

Dot FarleyFlorence's Mother

Jack RiceFlorence's Brother

Emory ParnellMan in Line at Drugstore

Jason Robards Sr.Policeman

Tommy NoonanCigarette Vendor

Gwen Crawford

Gwen CrawfordDrugstore Cashier

Robert AndersenCigarette Customer

Sammy BlumWindow Washer

George HolmesCigarette Customer