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Poster for The Hayseeds

The Hayseeds

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1933 | 98 min | Comedy, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone who wants a laugh and music lovers. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. If you loved A Mighty Wind or Bo Burnham: Make Happy, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Zips along, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Wealthy Mary Townleigh gets lost in the bush and hurts her ankle, but is rescued and stays with the Hayseed family. She starts a romance with their neighbour, Englishman John Manners...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • 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 impactWeak

    About 544 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Beaumont Smith

  • Cecil KellawayDad Hayseed
  • Kenneth BramptonMr. Townleigh
  • Shirley DaleMrs. Townleigh
  • Arthur ClarkeJohn Manners
  • Bryan KellawayBilly
  • Bryan KellawayBilly
  • John MooreHenry Westcott
  • Tal OrdellJoe
  • Vincent PantinLord Mornington
  • Molly RaynorPansy Ragen