Movie

The Great Gildersleeve

“Now! Radio's Rare Comic In His Own FUN SHOW On the Screen!”

★ 6.3(6)19421h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Douglas
Release date: 1942-12-17
Runtime: 1h 2m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures
Part of: The Great Gildersleeve Collection

About The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve is a 1942 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Harold Peary, Freddie Mercer and Nancy Gates. It has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Gildersleeve in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A small-town blowhard runs for water commissioner while fighting to win custody of his niece and nephew.

Cast

Harold Peary

Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve

Freddie Mercer

Leroy Forrester

Nancy Gates

Marjorie 'Margie' Forrester

Jane Darwell

Aunt Emma Forrester

Lillian Randolph

Birdie Scoggins

Mary Field

Amelia Hooker

Charles Arnt

Judge Horace Hooker

Thurston Hall

Governor Jonathan Stafford

George Carpenter

Frank Powers

John Dilson

Mayor Appleton

Syd Saylor

Phil, the carpenter

Anne O'Neal

Martha, an old crow

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Gildersleeve in Egypt?+

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Is The Great Gildersleeve on Netflix?+

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How long is The Great Gildersleeve?+

The Great Gildersleeve has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Gildersleeve?+

The Great Gildersleeve stars Harold Peary, Freddie Mercer, Nancy Gates, Jane Darwell and Lillian Randolph.

When did The Great Gildersleeve come out?+

The Great Gildersleeve is a 1942 movie directed by Gordon Douglas.

What genre is The Great Gildersleeve?+

The Great Gildersleeve is Comedy film.

Who directed The Great Gildersleeve?+

The Great Gildersleeve was directed by Gordon Douglas.