Hook, Line and Sinker (1930) | Wheeler & Woolsey | Pre-Code Comedy | ClassicBox Films

Hook, Line and Sinker (1930) is a spirited pre-Code comedy starring the popular comic duo Wheeler & Woolsey, known for their quick wit, musical numbers, and outrageous early-Hollywood humor. The film blends romance, con-artist antics, and chaotic misunderstandings in a fast-moving story full of laughs.

📌 Genre: Comedy / Romance / Pre-Code
🎥 Director: Edward F. Cline
⭐ Cast: Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee
🌍 Language: Original English Version (VO)

👉 Synopsis:
A young man and his friend become entangled in a real-estate swindle and a fake health resort scheme orchestrated by a con artist. Their efforts to keep the resort running—and impress the women they care about—lead to a cascade of comic disasters, mistaken identities, and classic Wheeler & Woolsey banter.
Filled with snappy dialogue and early musical-comedy charm, Hook, Line and Sinker is a perfect example of early 1930s Hollywood fun.

💡 Trivia:

One of several successful films starring Wheeler & Woolsey during the pre-Code era.

Directed by Edward F. Cline, a veteran of silent and early-sound comedy.

The film is widely recognized as public domain due to lapsed copyright renewal and extensive early-TV distribution.

⚠️ Public Domain Notice:
This edition is sourced from archival materials believed to be in the public domain in the United States.
Shared for cultural, educational, and historical preservation.

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