On Time (film)

On Time
On Time
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Directed by	Henry Lehrman
Written by	Garrett Fort (scenario)
Story by	Al Cohn
Produced by	Carlos Productions
Starring	Richard Talmadge; Billie Dove
Cinematography	William Marshall
Edited by	Ralph Spence
Distributed by	Truart Film Corporation
Release date	March 1, 1924;
Running time	6 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

On Time is a 1924 American silent comedy drama film directed by Henry Lehrman and starring Richard Talmadge.^[1]

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,^[2] Harry Willis, a spendthrift who has lost a fortune, promises his sweetheart Helen Hendon that he will amass another one within six months. However, by the end of that time limit, he has failed. At a Halloween party he saves some valuable antiques from being stolen by Horace Hendon. The next day he is approached by a stranger who offers him $10,000 if he will obey the instructions he is given for one day. He agrees to the offer and action immediately follows. He attempts to rescue a woman in distress and falls into the hands of insane Doctor Spinks, who tries to operate on him and remove Harry's brain so it can be implanted into an ape. Later he is mixed up in a series of exciting incidents in a Chinese temple. He is involved in many fights, and finally escapes. He later discovers that his escapades over that day have been filmed with motion picture cameras and is offered an acting contract by a film studio. He accepts and wins the affections of Helen.

Cast

Richard Talmadge as Harry Willis
Billie Dove as Helen Hendon
Stuart Holmes as Richard Drake
George Siegmann as Wang Wu
Tom Wilson as Casanova Clay
Charles Clary as Horace Hendon
Douglas Gerard as Mr. Black
Fred Kirby as Dr. Spinks
Frankie Mann as Mrs. Spinks

Production

Talmadge arranged the stunts in the film, which included a dozen fight sequences. Wilson played the comic role of the valet Casanova Clay in blackface.^[2]