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Doughboys

"The Laughing Gas of The Big Fight!"

August 30, 1930 1h 19m 6.0/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1930. Doughboys is a comedy/war film. directed by Edward Sedgwick. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Buster Keaton, Sally Eilers, and Cliff Edwards

Synopsis

Elmer, rich society loafer, falls for Mary, but she'll have nothing to do with him until (mistakenly thinking that he's hiring a new chauffeur) he accidentally volunteers for the army. Luckily, Mary's signed up to entertain the troops. Unluckily, Elmer's sergeant likes Mary, too. And worst of all, they're all about to ship out for France.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 30, 1930 95 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (9 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doughboys about?

Elmer, rich society loafer, falls for Mary, but she'll have nothing to do with him until (mistakenly thinking that he's hiring a new chauffeur) he accidentally volunteers for the army. Luckily, Mar...

Who directed Doughboys?

Doughboys was directed by Edward Sedgwick.

How long is Doughboys?

Doughboys has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Doughboys released?

Doughboys was released on August 30, 1930 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Doughboys?

The main cast of Doughboys includes Buster Keaton, Sally Eilers, Cliff Edwards, Edward Brophy, Victor Potel.