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Perfect Day (1929): Cast

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Perfect Day is a 1929 short comedy directed by James Parrott, starring Isabelle Keith as Mrs. Laurel, Kay Deslys and Edgar Kennedy. It runs 19 minutes.

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Perfect Day (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Director
James Parrott
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Perfect Day About?

The premise of Perfect Day without spoilers.

Two families set out for a sunny Sunday picnic, but their temperamental car continuously breaks down, forcing Laurel, Hardy, their wives, and the irritable, gout‑stricken Uncle Edgar to repeatedly get out, repair the vehicle and climb back in. The mishaps turn the outing into a chaotic adventure.

Perfect Day Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • sunday
  • weekend
  • sunday driver
  • year 1929
  • weekend excursion
  • broken windshield
  • tire puncture
  • father in law son in law relationship
  • garden hose
  • pet dog
  • off to a bad start
  • waving goodbye
+30 more
  • neighbor neighbor war
  • spare tire
  • carjacking
  • clutch
  • picnic basket
  • dropping a food tray
  • food fight
  • pratfall
  • sabbath
  • hit with a tray
  • dog bite
  • model t ford
  • saying goodbye
  • retaliation
  • broken window
  • comedy duo
  • brick through window
  • escalation
  • car problem
  • car submerged in water
  • sprayed with a hose
  • mud puddle
  • neighbor
  • picnic
  • parson
  • puddle
  • sandwich
  • flat tire
  • gout
  • car trouble
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Cast & crew

Perfect Day Cast & Characters

Isabelle Keith leads the cast as Mrs. Laurel, with Kay Deslys as Mrs. Hardy and Edgar Kennedy as Uncle Edgar. Directed by James Parrott; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Perfect Day

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From the director

More from James Parrott

More films directed by James Parrott: The Misses Stooge, Sing Sister Sing, Treasure Blues and Washee Ironee.

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Cars

Cars in Perfect Day

1 car on screen: the 1923 Ford Model T.

  • 1923 Ford Model T in Perfect Day 1923 Ford Model T Featured role
Details

Perfect Day Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Dick und Doof - Der Sport am Sonntag” and “Eine Landpartie”.

Also known as
  • Dick und Doof - Der Sport am Sonntag
  • Eine Landpartie
  • Der Sport am Sonntag
  • Dick und Doof machen eine Landpartie
  • En lyckad dag
  • Helan och Halvan på utflykt
  • Laurel Et Hardy - Joyeux Pique-Nique
  • Dick und Doof - Eine Landpartie
  • Tempo di pic-nic
  • Un día de campo
  • Чудесный день
  • Kaikkien aikojen viikonloppu
+1 more
  • En lycklig dag

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FAQ

Perfect Day FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Perfect Day, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Perfect Day?

Perfect Day runs 19 minutes.

When was Perfect Day released?

Perfect Day was released on August 10, 1929.

Who directed Perfect Day?

Perfect Day was directed by James Parrott.

More films by James Parrott

Who is in the cast of Perfect Day?

Perfect Day stars Isabelle Keith as Mrs. Laurel, Kay Deslys as Mrs. Hardy and Edgar Kennedy as Uncle Edgar, among 5 credited actors.

Does Perfect Day have a post-credit scene?

No. Perfect Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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