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Seen it?1938 | 57 min | Comedy, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Dunkirk, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
It's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan who has now been returned to the States and invites him back to his home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John G. Blystone
- Stan LaurelStan
- Oliver HardyOllie
- Patricia EllisMrs. 'Toots' Gilbert
- Minna GombellMrs. Hardy
- Billy GilbertMr. Gilbert
- James FinlaysonMan on Stairs
- Tommy BondNeighbor's Son
- Harry EarlesMidget in the elevator (uncredited)