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  • Short | Short, Western
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Desperate Dan (1926)
Short | Short, Western
Professor Parwin, who invented evolution, approaches the town of Piperock with an educated ape in whose coat he places his bank roll when the stage is held up by the sheriff's posse who are after the prof's fellow passenger, Desperate Dan....See moreProfessor Parwin, who invented evolution, approaches the town of Piperock with an educated ape in whose coat he places his bank roll when the stage is held up by the sheriff's posse who are after the prof's fellow passenger, Desperate Dan. The latter, disguised in a beard, safely passes their scrutiny and escapes. The professor tells them the beard was false and the sheriff swears in Magpie Simpkins and Dirtyshirt Jones as deputies, ordering them to look for the desperado who is hiding behind a false beard. They stop every man with whiskers and try to tear them off. They leave the hall where the professor is giving a lecture on evolution. Outside they meet the desperado who looks innocent and gives them a sob story on how the ape is his dearest companion and was stolen from him by the prof. They help the fellow out by luring the ape out of the window with a banana. Dan takes the ape in his saddle and gallops off. He has disguised himself in the long whiskers for the getaway. They see the beard and give the alarm. The posse follows them as they pursue the bandit whom they capture. The prof takes the money out of the ape's pocket and gives it to Magpie as his reward. Written by Universal Weekly, October 9, 1926 See less
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Director
Vin Moore
Writers
Robert McKenzie (scenario) | W.C. Tuttle (story)
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Updated May 15, 1926
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May 15, 1926 (United States)

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