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A 17-minute masterclass in chaos — your furniture has never been this funny.
IMDb
62

Moving Vanities (1939)

slapstick chaosdomestic warfareDepression-era sass

Overview

Comedy

Leon Errol moves because of a rent increase.

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Content warning
short film

Standout Aspects

Acting

Errol's physical comedy is legitimately timeless.

Production

1939 RKO short with surprising production value.

Practical Effects

All that furniture destruction? Actually happening.

Best for:Solo: Quick hit of vintage chaos between meetings.·Background: Play while packing — ironic commentary guaranteed.·Rewatch: Spot the uncredited legends in bit parts.
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Director

Lou Brock

ReleasedMay 5, 1939
Runtime17m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
RKO Radio Pictures

Top Cast

Leon Errol

Leon Errol

Leon Errol

Barbara Jo Allen

Barbara Jo Allen

Mrs. Errol

Eddie Gribbon

Eddie Gribbon

Moving Van Driver

Bud Jamison

Bud Jamison

Building Inspector (uncredited)

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Police Officer (uncredited)

James C. Morton

James C. Morton

Wife's Uncle (uncredited)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Lou Brock produced over 100 shorts for RKO; this was his directional debut after years behind the scenes.

Cultural

Barbara Jo Allen later became famous as 'Vera Vague' on radio — her nagging wife here is basically the prototype.

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