They are both humble artists struggling to make it big, and each are behind in their rent at a boarding house run by a stern landlady and a large, thuggish "bouncer."

While searching for the girl inside the club, the boy accidentally starts winning at roulette when he unwittingly places some found money on the table.

[7] When the film was finally released in November 1919, it was met with great fanfare, partially due to the recent publicity surrounding its star after a prop bomb exploded during a photo shoot, damaging his eyes and severing his right thumb and forefinger.

[8] Miraculously, Lloyd managed to fully regain his eyesight and was able to attend the premiere of Bumping into Broadway in New York City.

In the end, the picture not only received great reviews, it broke several house records in theaters across the country, solidifying Lloyd's place as a top-billing comedy star.