Movie

The Gay Nighties

★ 4.3(4)193320m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Sandrich
Release date: 1933-06-22
Runtime: 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About The Gay Nighties

The Gay Nighties is a 1933 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough and James Finlayson. It has a runtime of 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gay Nighties in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This short features two women who run around in their nighties. Paul McCullough spends most of the picture in a dress, and Bobby Clark does an extended riff on the word "Alright!" which Lou Costello later stole verbatim. There is a political frameup, a nearsighted hotel house detective, and the ever-popular upstairs motorcycle chase.

Cast

Bobby Clark

B. Oglethorpe Hives

Paul McCullough

Blodgett

James Finlayson

Mr. Amos Pipp

Dorothy Granger

Mrs. Sylvia Beezley

John Sheehan

Mr. Oliver Beezley

Monte Collins

Hotel Detective

Sandra Shaw

Countess

Charles Williams

Timid Man

Frank O'Connor

Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gay Nighties in Canada?+

The Gay Nighties is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Gay Nighties on Netflix?+

The Gay Nighties is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Gay Nighties?+

The Gay Nighties has a runtime of 20 minutes (20 minutes).

Who stars in The Gay Nighties?+

The Gay Nighties stars Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough, James Finlayson, Dorothy Granger and John Sheehan.

When did The Gay Nighties come out?+

The Gay Nighties is a 1933 movie directed by Mark Sandrich.

What genre is The Gay Nighties?+

The Gay Nighties is Comedy film.

Who directed The Gay Nighties?+

The Gay Nighties was directed by Mark Sandrich.