Hook, Line, and Sinker (1930) | Directed by Edward F. Cline - Full Movie

Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich. Their advertising succeeds too well, and many complications soon arise.

Hook, Line and Sinker is a 1930 American pre-Code slapstick comedy directed by Edward F. Cline from a screenplay by Ralph Spence and Tim Whelan. It was the third starring vehicle for the comedy team of Wheeler & Woolsey (Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey), and also featured Dorothy Lee. It would be one of the largest financial successes for RKO Pictures in 1930.

Directed by: Edward F. Cline, Frederick Fleck (assistant)
Written by: Ralph Spence, Tim Whelan
Produced by: William LeBaron, Myles Connolly (assoc.)
Starring: Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Edited by: Archie Marshek
Production company: RKO Radio Pictures
Distributed by: RKO Radio Pictures
Release date: December 24, 1930 ( Premiere-New York City), December 26, 1930 (U.S.)
Running time: 72 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $287,000
Box office: $780,000