The Pharmacist (1933)

Directors

Arthur Ripley

Cast

Grady Sutton, Joe Bordeaux, Marjorie Kane, W. C. Fields

The story

Mr. Dilweg, a weary but patient pharmacist, struggles to balance his demanding life, enduring a nagging wife, self-absorbed daughters, and an endless stream of difficult customers. To cope with his frustrations, he finds solace in frequent martinis while secretly selling bootleg liquor under the counter to keep his business afloat—despite the watchful eye of the local sheriff.

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