How to Sleep
"A humorous look at the problems people have trying to sleep."
Originally released in 1935. How to Sleep is a comedy film. directed by Nick Grindé. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Benchley
Synopsis
A lecturer seated at a desk promises an informative film about how to sleep; it's a sequel to and inspired by "How to stay awake," which put his audience to sleep. He plans to examine the causes of sleep, the causes of insomnia, and recent research on sleep, including a time-lapse film of a man changing positions 55 times during an 8-hour rest: why exercise, he asks, when you can sleep like a top? The film instructs one on how to get a drink of water during the night without waking completely, and other useful skills for the insomniac.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Sleep about?
A lecturer seated at a desk promises an informative film about how to sleep; it's a sequel to and inspired by "How to stay awake," which put his audience to sleep. He plans to examine the causes of...
Who directed How to Sleep?
How to Sleep was directed by Nick Grindé.
How long is How to Sleep?
How to Sleep has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was How to Sleep released?
How to Sleep was released on September 14, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How to Sleep?
The main cast of How to Sleep includes Robert Benchley.