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ROMANCE . 1926 . 1h 10m . 5.9/10

The Nervous Wreck_

"Al Christie's Great Joy Tonic"

Henry Williams, out in Arizona looking for a cure for his imaginary ills, stops at the ranch of Jud Morgan, and decides to stay. Jud's daughter, Sally, attracts his attention, although she is engaged to be married to Sheriff Bob Wells. Henry rides with her to town, where she wants to go shopping for her wedding clothes, but they run out of gas. No, problem' Henry holds up a passing motorist, with a monkey-wrench, and takes gasoline out of his car. They stop at a ranch where the foreman makes them become the cook and dishwasher. Then Jerome Underwood and his daughter, Harriet, arrive and they recognize Henry and Sally as the ones who held them up for gas. The jealous sheriff adds to the complications.

Starring Harrison Ford, Phyllis Haver, Chester Conklin
5.9/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1926
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Al Christie's Great Joy Tonic

Henry Williams, out in Arizona looking for a cure for his imaginary ills, stops at the ranch of Jud Morgan, and decides to stay. Jud's daughter, Sally, attracts his attention, although she is engaged to be married to Sheriff Bob Wells. Henry rides with her to town, where she wants to go shopping for her wedding clothes, but they run out of gas. No, problem' Henry holds up a passing motorist, with a monkey-wrench, and takes gasoline out of his car. They stop at a ranch where the foreman makes them become the cook and dishwasher. Then Jerome Underwood and his daughter, Harriet, arrive and they recognize Henry and Sally as the ones who held them up for gas. The jealous sheriff adds to the complications.

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Cast
Harrison Ford stars as Henry Williams in The Nervous Wreck.
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Year context
The Nervous Wreck was released 100 years ago in 1926.
Overview
Henry Williams, out in Arizona looking for a cure for his imaginary ills, stops at the ranch of Jud Morgan, and decides to stay. Jud's daughter, Sally, attra...
The Nervous Wreck is a Romance, Adventure, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (4 votes)

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What is The Nervous Wreck about?
Henry Williams, out in Arizona looking for a cure for his imaginary ills, stops at the ranch of Jud Morgan, and decides to stay. Jud's daughter, Sally, attracts his attention, although she is engaged to be married to Sheriff Bob Wells. Henry rides with her to town, where she wants to go shopping for her wedding clothes, but they run out of gas. No, problem' Henry holds up a passing motorist, with a monkey-wrench, and takes gasoline out of his car. They stop at a ranch where the foreman makes them become the cook and dishwasher. Then Jerome Underwood and his daughter, Harriet, arrive and they recognize Henry and Sally as the ones who held them up for gas. The jealous sheriff adds to the complications.
How long is The Nervous Wreck?
The Nervous Wreck has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Nervous Wreck?
The cast of The Nervous Wreck includes Harrison Ford, Phyllis Haver, Chester Conklin, Mack Swain, Hobart Bosworth.
What is the rating of The Nervous Wreck?
The Nervous Wreck has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Adventure Comedy
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