Movie

Taking the Count

★ 8.0(1)193722m

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Good to know

Director: Lloyd French
Release date: 1937-04-24
Runtime: 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Vitaphone Corporation

About Taking the Count

Taking the Count is a 1937 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Lloyd French, starring Robert Norton, Beverly Phalon and Shemp Howard. It has a runtime of 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Taking the Count in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Now that they're engaged, Ann wants Joe to retire from the ring, seeing as how he's the heavyweight champ. Ann's mother, who doesn't want her daughter marrying "beneath" the wealthy family's standing, to set Ann up with a European count. What the mother doesn't know is that the "count" is after the family's money more than he is Ann.

Cast

Robert Norton

Joe Palooka

Beverly Phalon

Ann Howe

Shemp Howard

Knobby Walsh

Charles Kemper

Richard Howe

John Berkes

Johnny

Regina Wallace

Mrs. Howe

John Vosper

Jack Shutta

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Taking the Count in Australia?+

Taking the Count is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Taking the Count on Netflix?+

Taking the Count is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Taking the Count?+

Taking the Count has a runtime of 22 minutes (22 minutes).

Who stars in Taking the Count?+

Taking the Count stars Robert Norton, Beverly Phalon, Shemp Howard, Charles Kemper and John Berkes.

When did Taking the Count come out?+

Taking the Count is a 1937 movie directed by Lloyd French.

What genre is Taking the Count?+

Taking the Count is Comedy film.

Who directed Taking the Count?+

Taking the Count was directed by Lloyd French.