More Pay, Less Work, also listed as More Pay – Less Work, is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Albert Ray and starring Albert Gran, Mary Brian, and Charles "Buddy" Rogers.Solomon p. 299
Plot As described in a film magazine review, Cappy Ricks is still in competition in the shipping business with his friend Dad Hinchfield. Cappy's daughter Betty and Hinchfield's son William are in love, but the parental feud is a handicap. During his father's absence, Willie decides to put some old-fashioned business practices out of existence. He installs a modern system and a flapper office force. He lands a large order from one of Cappy's clients and puts up a $50,000 bond that certain cargo will be delivered at a location on time. This leads to an ocean sequence with adventures, but ends with the cargo delivered on time, peace restored among the old friends, and Willie and Betty headed for the altar.
Cast Albert Gran as Cappy Ricks Mary Brian as Betty Ricks E.J. Ratcliffe as Dad Hinchfield Charles "Buddy" Rogers as Willie Hinchfield Otto Hoffman as Henry Tweedle Heinie Conklin as Janitor
Preservation A print of More Pay, Less Work is at the UCLA Film & Television Archive. In 2026, to celebrate their 100th anniversary, the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon screened the UCLA's print of the film – which was the first ever film screened at the theatre in 1926. The screening was accompanied by a live pipe organ performed by organist Dean Lemire. Proceeds from the event went to the Columbia River Theater Organ Society to maintain and preserve the Hollywood's Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.
References
Bibliography Solomon, Aubrey. The Fox Film Corporation, 1915-1935: A History and Filmography. McFarland & Co., 2011.
External links
Lobby card at www.silentfilmstillarchive.com