Duck Soup
Originally released in 1927. Duck Soup is a comedy film. directed by Fred Guiol. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and Madeline Hurlock
Synopsis
Fleeing a group of forest rangers, who are rounding up tramps to serve as firefighters, they take refuge in a mansion. The owner has gone on vacation and the servants are away, so Hardy pretends to be the owner and offers to rent the house to an English couple. Hardy gets Laurel to pose as the maid. Unfortunately, the owner returns and tells the would-be renters that he owns the house; Laurel and Hardy then flee again and are caught by the rangers and forced to fight wildfires.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stan Laurel
as Hives
Oliver Hardy
as Maltravers
Madeline Hurlock
as Lady Tarbotham
Bob Kortman
as Forest Ranger
William Courtright
as Colonel Buckshot's Butler (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
as Moving man (uncredited)
James A. Marcus
as Colonel Buckshot (uncredited)
William Austin
as Lord Tarbotham
William Courtright
as Colonel Buckshot's Butler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duck Soup about?
Fleeing a group of forest rangers, who are rounding up tramps to serve as firefighters, they take refuge in a mansion. The owner has gone on vacation and the servants are away, so Hardy pretends to...
Who directed Duck Soup?
Duck Soup was directed by Fred Guiol.
How long is Duck Soup?
Duck Soup has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Duck Soup released?
Duck Soup was released on March 13, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Duck Soup?
The main cast of Duck Soup includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Madeline Hurlock, Bob Kortman, William Courtright.