06 Apr 1990
Ernest Goes to Jail
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
Buried Loot
An embezzler who expects to serve his time in prison and then pick up his buried loot is in for a surprise.
Top Billed Cast
Robert Taylor Albert 'Al' Douglas (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict Man in Getaway Car (uncredited)
James Ellison Detective (uncredited)
Al Hill Louie Rattig (uncredited)
George Irving Edward Swain (uncredited)
Robert Livingston Bob (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor Court Clerk (uncredited)
Henry Otho Cell Guard (uncredited)
Shirley Ross Girl in Apartment (uncredited)
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