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My Friend from India (1927)

Wealthy young man about town, Tommy Valentine (Franklin Pangborn) comes to the aid of Barbara Smith (Elinor Fair). But before he can learn anything about Barbara, her social climbing Aunt Bedelia (Ethel Wales), whisks her away. On a mission to "find the girl," Tommy looks for her everywhere. He unknowingly befriends her brother Charlie, who invites him to spend the evening in Smith's palatial home. The next morn Aunt Bedelia finds Tommy with his head wrapped in a towel and assumes him to be the Hindu prince that Charlie promised to bring to her society party. Introduced to all as a Prince from Calcutta, Tommy is forced to see the charade through. But the local con-man Charlie had previously arranged to appear at the party as the Prince shows up as well. At least Tommy is able to reconnect with Barbara, that is until the police show up with orders to arrest all fake fakirs.

  • Comedy
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornWilliam / Tommy Valentine
  • Photo of Elinor FairElinor FairBernice / Barbara
  • Photo of Ben Hendricks Jr.Ben Hendricks Jr.Charles / Charlie
  • Photo of Ethel WalesEthel WalesArabella Mott / Bedelia Smith
  • Photo of Jeanette LoffJeanette LoffMarion / Ruth Brooks
  • Photo of Tom RickettsTom RickettsJudge Elmer Elderberry Egbert Belmore
  • Photo of Louis NatheauxLouis NatheauxT. Austin Webb
  • Photo of Tom DuganTom DuganKasha Murti / Swami / Bogus Hindu Prince
  • Photo of George OveyGeorge OveyValet to Hindu Prince
  • Photo of Edgar NortonEdgar NortonJennings the Butler

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