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A fake psychic, real criminals, and a radio announcer who talks too much—what could go wrong?
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Remote Control (1930)

Pre-Code chaosSpeakeasy shenanigansTalkie transition energy

Overview

ComedyDrama

A radio announcer gets caught up with a fake clairvoyant and his gang of thieves.

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kidnappinggangsterrescuejewel thief

Standout Aspects

Acting

William Haines' rapid-fire wisecracks barely fit the mic.

Production

Three directors for 65 minutes—studio system chaos!

Best for:Solo: Perfect 65-minute palette cleanser between heavy films.·Rewatch: Catch all the rapid-fire 1930s slang you missed.
Malcolm St. Clair

Director

Malcolm St. Clair

ReleasedNov 15, 1930
Runtime1h 5m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

William Haines

William Haines

William J. Brennan

Mary Doran

Mary Doran

Marion Ferguson

John Miljan

John Miljan

Doctor Kruger

Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Polly

J. C. Nugent

J. C. Nugent

Smedley

Edward Nugent

Edward Nugent

Radio Engineer

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Chief of Police

James Donlan

James Donlan

Blodgett

Edward Brophy

Edward Brophy

Al

Warner Richmond

Warner Richmond

Max

Russell Hopton

Russell Hopton

Frank

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

William Haines was MGM's top male star in the late 1920s; this was among his final films before his controversial firing for refusing a lavender marriage.

Cultural

Released during early sound cinema's awkward adolescence—note how static the camera stays, since moving it meant noisy equipment.

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