On Again—Off Again (1937): Cast
On Again—Off Again is a 1937 comedy directed by Edward F. Cline, starring Bert Wheeler as William Hobbs, Robert Woolsey and Esther Muir. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is On Again—Off Again About?
The premise of On Again—Off Again without spoilers.
In a vaudeville‑style romp, the comedy duo play co‑owners of a drug firm, William “Willy” Hobbs and Claude Augustus Horton. They settle ownership with a wrestling match; the loser becomes the winner’s valet for a year. After Hobbs loses, he sends his wife to Florida and schemes to outwit Horton, leading to hijinks Wheeler and Woolsey could deliver.
On Again—Off Again Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pill pusher
- huckster
- pill popper
- slang
- song
- singer
- farce
- deception
- liar
- deceit
- anxiety
- anguish
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- turmoil
- confusion
- reprisal
- retaliation
- retribution
- resolvement
- defiance
- indignant
- dismay
- dejection
- rejection
- wrestling
- wager
- valet
- singing
- servant
- sanitarium
- salesman
- safe
- pill
- party
- partner
- merger
- marriage
- lawyer
- jealousy
- humiliation
- fraud
- florida
- flirting
- fine
- embarrassment
- drug manufacturing
- contract
- businessman
- broken engagement
- bickering
- based on play
On Again—Off Again Cast & Characters
Bert Wheeler leads the cast as William Hobbs, with Robert Woolsey as Claude Horton and Esther Muir as Nettie Horton. Directed by Edward F. Cline; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward F. Cline
- Bert Wheeler as William Hobbs
- Robert Woolsey as Claude Horton
- Esther Muir as Nettie Horton
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Jack Carson as Cop
Also Starring in On Again—Off Again
· 24 more- Donald Kerr Mug Butler
- Russell Hicks George Dilwig
- Paul Harvey Mr. Applegate
- George Meeker Tony Toler
- Pat Flaherty Mr. Green
- Hal K. Dawson Sanford
- Jerry Frank Party Guest
- Phyllis Kennedy Dancing Office Worker
- Kitty McHugh Miss Parker
- Maxine Jennings Miss Meeker
- Arleen Whelan Bit
- Marjorie Lord Florence Cole
- Alec Harford Slip Grogan
- George Barton Chauffeur
- William Corson Smith
- Dorothy Moore Bit
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- Patricia Wilder Gertie Green
- Alan Bruce Attendant
- Ann Hovey Cheerleader
- Marie Marks Secretary
- Jane Walsh Nurse
- Lillian O'Malley Cook
- Eunice Healey Tap Dancer
- Charlotte Dabney Bit
More from Edward F. Cline
More films directed by Edward F. Cline: Crazy House, Behind the Eight Ball, Private Buckaroo and What’s Cookin’?.
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On Again—Off Again FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of On Again—Off Again, each answered in a sentence.
How long is On Again—Off Again?
On Again—Off Again runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was On Again—Off Again released?
On Again—Off Again was released on July 9, 1937.
Who directed On Again—Off Again?
On Again—Off Again was directed by Edward F. Cline.
More films by Edward F. Cline Who is in the cast of On Again—Off Again?
On Again—Off Again stars Bert Wheeler as William Hobbs, Robert Woolsey as Claude Horton and Esther Muir as Nettie Horton, among 28 credited actors.
Does On Again—Off Again have a post-credit scene?
No. On Again—Off Again has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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