
Leon Errol
as James Wilson
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You Just Know It's Funny!. Rubber-legged comedian Leon Errol made his talkie starring bow in Paramount's Only Saps Work. Based on a play by Owen Davis Sr., the film casts Errol as James Wilson, a kleptomaniac who starts with picking pockets and ends up robbing a bank. Wilson's friend Lawrence Payne (Richard Arlen) inadvertently aids our hero during one of his heists, ending up in deep doo-doo with the law. Before Wilson is able to extricate Payne from his dilemma for the sake of heroine Barbara Tanner (Mary Brian), he pauses long enough to pose as a private eye -- and even gives bellboy Oscar (Stu Erwin) tips on how to spot a crook! If only all of Leon Errol's feature films had been as consistently hilarious as Only Saps Work. It blends comedy, crime elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by directors Cyril Gardner and Edwin H. Knopf. With a runtime of 1h 17m, it offers a concise viewing experience.
The main cast includes Leon Errol, Richard Arlen and Mary Brian. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Cyril Gardner and Edwin H. Knopf, written by Percy Heath and Sam Mintz.

as James Wilson

as Larry Payne

as Barbara Tanner

as Oscar

as Horace Baldwin

as Simeon Tanner

as Sergeant Burns (uncredited)

as Mrs. Partridge (uncredited)

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

as Rafferty (uncredited)

as Detective Smith (uncredited)

as Dr. Jasper (uncredited)

as Waiter (uncredited)

as Dr. White (uncredited)

as Murphy (uncredited)

as Chef (uncredited)