On Again—Off Again
"Those Goofy Guys on the Roar Path!"
Originally released in 1937. On Again—Off Again is a comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, and Marjorie Lord
Synopsis
This wacky vaudeville-style romp casts the irreverent comedy team as feuding co-owners of a drug company, William “Willy” Hobbs and Claude Augustus Horton, who agree to wrestle each other for the sole ownership of the business. The winner will take the company and the loser must become the other’s valet for a year. But when Hobbs loses, he sends his wife to Florida and schemes to trick Horton. What follows are hilarious hijinks as only Wheeler and Woolsey can pull off!
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bert Wheeler
as William Hobbs
Robert Woolsey
as Claude Horton
Marjorie Lord
as Florence Cole
Esther Muir
as Nettie Horton
Patricia Wilder
as Gertie Green
Paul Harvey
as Mr. Applegate
Russell Hicks
as George Dilwig
Maxine Jennings
as Miss Meeker
Kitty McHugh
as Miss Parker
George Meeker
as Tony Toler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Again—Off Again about?
This wacky vaudeville-style romp casts the irreverent comedy team as feuding co-owners of a drug company, William “Willy” Hobbs and Claude Augustus Horton, who agree to wrestle each other for t...
Who directed On Again—Off Again?
On Again—Off Again was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is On Again—Off Again?
On Again—Off Again has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was On Again—Off Again released?
On Again—Off Again was released on July 9, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Again—Off Again?
The main cast of On Again—Off Again includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Marjorie Lord, Esther Muir, Patricia Wilder.