Starring: Charley Chase
Director: Leo McCarey
Writers: Hal Roach
Produced by Hal Roach
Release Date: 26 April 1925 (USA)
Timing: 9:51
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Bookworm Jimmy Jump spends his days reading at the local bookstore where he can also flirt with the owner’s daughter. A letter arrives offering him a large sum to translate Little Red Riding Hood into Swedish – but he can’t afford to buy the book. Worse yet, someone buys the only copy and puts it in a car that is stolen. While a chase ensues to catch the thief, Jimmy must dash along on his bike in order to continue reading the story.
Music by Maurice Saylor
Number of players: 4
Scoring: Eb clarinet, 2 Bb clarinets, 2 bass clarinets, contra-alto clarinet,
contrabass clarinet, melodica, slide whistle, ocarina, guitar, saw, percussion, and piano.
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