Remote Control (1930)

Name: Remote Control
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1930-11-15
Duration: 65 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: William Haines, Mary Doran, John Miljan, Polly Moran, J. C. Nugent

Remote Control (1930), directed by Edward Sedgwick, starring William Haines and Mary Doran.

11/15/1930 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 5m

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Synopsis

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

Merritt B. GerstadCinematography
Edward SedgwickDirector, Producer
Malcolm St. ClairDirector
Nick GrindéDirector

About the film

Remote Control is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Nick Grinde, Edward Sedgwick and Malcolm St. Clair and written by Frank Butler, F. Hugh Herbert and Jack Nelson. The film stars William Haines, Charles King, John Miljan, Polly Moran and J. C. Nugent.

It was released on November 15, 1930 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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It was released on November 15, 1930 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Plot

A nefarious criminal genius, Doctor Kruger directs bank robberies from his radio studio, where he poses as a clairvoyant host offering platitudinous advice to listeners. His gang de-codes these broadcast messages and successfully rob designated banks. William Haines discovers the ruse and in turn is kidnapped by the crooks, who are determined to silence him. After a climatic chase, William escapes and Kruger and his gang are exposed and arrested.

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Remote Control at IMDb

Remote Control at the TCM Movie Database (archived)

Remote Control at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films

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Trivia

It premiered on November 15, 1930, a Saturday.
It runs 1h05 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.