The Gay Retreat (1927)
HOLY MACKERELL! WHAT FUN! The GAY RETREAT With Those Two Dizzy Doughboy Comedians of "What Price Glory"
Rich boy Dick Wright, rejected by both the Army and the Navy because he is a sleepwalker, joins an ambulance unit during the war with his chauffeur and valet tagging along to protect him. They accidentally get aboard a regular troop train, arriving in France as members of the U. S. Army. Following a series of comic adventures with a hard-boiled sergeant, Ted and Sam succeed in capturing a detachment of Germans, receiving decorations for their bravery. Along the way, the boys engage in romantic interludes with Betty and Joan, respectively American and French.
Director: Benjamin Stoloff
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 25, 1927
Cast
- Sammy Cohen - Sam Nosenbloom
- Betty Francisco - Betty Burnett
- Judy King - Joan Moret
- Holmes Herbert - Charles Wright
- Ted McNamara - Ted McHiggins
- Gene Cameron - Richard Wright
- Jerry Madden - Jerry
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sidney Wagner
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gay Retreat about?
- Rich boy Dick Wright, rejected by both the Army and the Navy because he is a sleepwalker, joins an ambulance unit during the war with his chauffeur and valet tagging along to protect him. They accidentally get aboard a regular troop train, arriving in France as members of the U. S. Army. Following a series of comic adventures with a hard-boiled sergeant, Ted and Sam succeed in capturing a detachment of Germans, receiving decorations for their bravery. Along the way, the boys engage in romantic interludes with Betty and Joan, respectively American and French.
- Who directed The Gay Retreat?
- The Gay Retreat was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
- Who stars in The Gay Retreat?
- The Gay Retreat stars Sammy Cohen, Betty Francisco, Judy King, Holmes Herbert, Ted McNamara, Gene Cameron.
- How long is The Gay Retreat?
- The Gay Retreat has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Gay Retreat?
- The Gay Retreat is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was The Gay Retreat produced?
- The Gay Retreat was produced in United States of America.