Movie

He Stayed for Breakfast

“Meet the merriest mad man that ever barged into a lady's boudoir!”

★ 8.0(1)19401h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Alexander Hall
Release date: 1940-08-31
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About He Stayed for Breakfast

He Stayed for Breakfast is a 1940 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Alexander Hall, starring Loretta Young, Melvyn Douglas and Eugene Pallette. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch He Stayed for Breakfast in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in Paris, this romantic comedy revolves around the beautiful estranged wife of a wealthy banker who hides a handsome and fiery Communist fugitive in her apartment.

Cast

Loretta Young

Marianna Duval

Melvyn Douglas

Paul Boliet

Eugene Pallette

Maurice Duval

Alan Marshal

Andre Dorlay

Una O'Connor

Doreta

Curt Bois

Comrade Tronavich

Leonid Kinskey

Comrade Nicky

Trevor Bardette

Police Lieutenant

Grady Sutton

Salesman

Frank Sully

Butcher

Evelyn Young

Secretary

Ethelreda Leopold

Secretary

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch He Stayed for Breakfast in Canada?+

He Stayed for Breakfast is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is He Stayed for Breakfast on Netflix?+

He Stayed for Breakfast is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is He Stayed for Breakfast?+

He Stayed for Breakfast has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in He Stayed for Breakfast?+

He Stayed for Breakfast stars Loretta Young, Melvyn Douglas, Eugene Pallette, Alan Marshal and Una O'Connor.

When did He Stayed for Breakfast come out?+

He Stayed for Breakfast is a 1940 movie directed by Alexander Hall.

What genre is He Stayed for Breakfast?+

He Stayed for Breakfast is Comedy film.

Who directed He Stayed for Breakfast?+

He Stayed for Breakfast was directed by Alexander Hall.