Tramp (played by Harry Gribbon) is a protagonist in Corn on the Cop.
One of the two hobos who initiate a get-rich scheme by attempting to sell axle grease as a cure for corns and bunions. The con ultimately goes awry. Reginald / Reggie (played by Shemp Howard) appears in Corn on the Cop.
The second hobo partner in the fraudulent salve business. He collaborates with his partner in marketing axle grease for foot ailments before their plan collapses. Alice, Policeman's Wife (played by Mary Doran) appears in Corn on the Cop.
Bob (played by Boyd Davis) appears in Corn on the Cop.
Judge (uncredited) (played by Harry T. Morey) appears in Corn on the Cop.
Little Man With Sore Feet (uncredited) (played by Charles Howard) appears in Corn on the Cop.
Corn on the Cop (1934) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Tramp
(played by Harry Gribbon) — protagonist
One of the two hobos who initiate a get-rich scheme by attempting to sell axle grease as a cure for corns and bunions. The con ultimately goes awry.
Reginald / Reggie
(played by Shemp Howard) — supporting
The second hobo partner in the fraudulent salve business. He collaborates with his partner in marketing axle grease for foot ailments before their plan collapses.
Alice, Policeman's Wife
(played by Mary Doran) — supporting
Bob
(played by Boyd Davis) — supporting
Judge (uncredited)
(played by Harry T. Morey) — supporting
Little Man With Sore Feet (uncredited)
(played by Charles Howard) — supporting
Story Analysis
A comedic short about two hobos whose fraudulent medical scheme backfires spectacularly.
Plot Progression
The Hustle Begins
The Sales Pitch
The Scheme Unravels
Chaos and Escape
Directed by Ralph Staub
Corn on the Cop (1934) · 6/10 · comedy
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