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Skinner's Dress Suit
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Skinner's Dress Suit

1926-04-18 · 80 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy

Honey Skinner is proud of her successful husband. When he tells her he's going to ask for a raise, she knows he'll get it. He asks his boss just as their big client announces he's not renewing his contract. He doesn't get the raise, but he's too embarrassed to tell his wife the truth. She starts making plans to spend that extra $10 a week; the first thing is a new dress suit for him and a new outfit for her so they can fit in at a swanky party. They're the hit of the party, and Honey is embraced by the 'smart set.' Meanwhile, business is bad and Skinner loses his job. The tailor is after him for payment on the suit, and Honey is still spending the salary he doesn't have.

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Directors
William A. Seiter
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Universal Jewel
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Reginald DennyReginald DennySkinner
Laura La PlanteLaura La PlanteMrs. Honey Skinner
Ben Hendricks Jr.Ben Hendricks Jr.Perkins
E.J. RatcliffeE.J. RatcliffeMcLaughlin
Arthur LakeArthur LakeTommy
Hedda HopperHedda HopperMrs. Colby
Lionel BrahamLionel BrahamJackson
Frona HaleMrs. McLaughlin
William H. StraussWilliam H. StraussTailor
Betty MorrisseyBetty MorrisseyMiss Smith
Lucille De NeversMrs. Crawford
Lucille WardLucille WardMrs. Jackson
Lila LeslieLila LeslieMrs. Wilkins
Broderick O'FarrellBroderick O'FarrellMr. Wilkins
Henry A. BarrowsHenry A. BarrowsSamuel Colby (uncredited)
Minta DurfeeMinta DurfeeParty Guest (uncredited)
Adolph FaylauerAdolph FaylauerParty Guest (uncredited)
Betsy LeeParty Guest (uncredited)
George MarionOld Man on Bench (uncredited)
Charles MeakinCharles MeakinParty Guest (uncredited)

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