Edward Sedgwick, an American film director born in 1895, made significant contributions to the comedy genre during the early 20th century. He directed What! No Beer? (1933), a film that reflects the playful absurdity and social commentary characteristic of the era. Sedgwick's work is notable for its blend of humor and satire, making him a relevant figure in the conversation around cult cinema. His career, which spanned from 1914 until his death, showcases a dedication to exploring the comedic landscape of American film.
What! No Beer?
Although he has never met her, Elmer Butts loves Hortense secretly and from afar. He dreams of making a million dollars so he can buy her a Rolls automobile and marry her. With prohibition apparently on the verge of ending, Elmer's friend Jimmy Potts gets an idea to make them both rich by opening a brewery just before the legalization of alcoholic beverages. Their timing is off, and the police raid them, but their inept brewing has created a beer with no alcohol, so they are let off. But it has also resulted in a cheaply made beer, and bootlegger Spike Moran realizes that he can vastly increase his profits by partnering with Elmer and Jimmy. But none of them reckons with the competitor, another bootlegger, gangster Butch Lorado. Butch has a girlfriend....Elmer's dream girl, Hortense.
