
April Fool
1924-05-18 · 12 min · ★ 5.9
Jimmy Jump is a cracked reporter at a behind-the-times daily newspaper. He also happens to be in love with the managing editor's daughter. It's Monday, April 1st and the paper's editorial staff has a great deal of trouble telling the difference between April Fool's jokes and real events.
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- Ralph Ceder
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- Hal Roach Studios
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- United States of America
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Charley ChaseJimmy Jump
Blanche MehaffeyThe Editor's Daughter
Noah YoungSmith - Assistant Editor
Jack GavinThe Editor
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