The Flying Deuces
Seen it?1939 | 69 min | Comedy, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ollie falls in love with a woman. When he discovers she's already married, he unsuccessfully attempts suicide but he and Stan then decide to join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles. When they’re arrested for soon trying to desert the Legion—they escape a firing squad by stealing an aircraft.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by A. Edward Sutherland
- Stan LaurelStan
- Oliver HardyOllie
- Jean ParkerGeorgette
- Reginald GardinerFrancois
- Charles MiddletonCommandant
- Jean Del ValSergeant
- Crane WhitleyCorporal
- James FinlaysonJailor
- Monica BannisterGeorgette's Girl Friend
- Bonnie BannonGeorgette's Girl Friend