Sons of the Desert (1933): Cast
Sons of the Desert is a 1933 comedy directed by William A. Seiter, starring Billy Gilbert as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited), Ellen Corby and Oliver Hardy. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sons of the Desert About?
The premise of Sons of the Desert without spoilers.
In this full‑length feature, Ollie and Stan convince their wives they must embark on a medically necessary cruise, but the pair is really heading to a lodge convention. Their elaborate deception leads to a series of comic mishaps as they juggle the truth, their friendships, and the escalating suspicions of their spouses.
Sons of the Desert Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- laurel and hardy
- convention
- fake illness
- fraternal order
- national film registry
- henpecked husband
- friendship
- marriage
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- veterinarian
- chicago illinois
- ice pack
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- squirting flower
- paddle
- oath
- hot water bottle
- horse pill
- honolulu hawaii
- chorus line
- black eye
- police officer
- barometer
- deception
- illinois
- domineering wife
- dead duck
- doorbell
- breaking a vase over someone's head
- parade
- wallet
- disguised voice
- punched in the face
- pineapple
- ukulele
- shotgun
- throwing dishes at someone
- cigarette smoking
- wax
- farce comedy
- buddy comedy
- slapstick comedy
- practical joke
- lightning
- fake newsreel
- boot
- soaking feet
- cruise ship
- movie theater
- manchild
- husband wife reltionship
Sons of the Desert Cast & Characters
Billy Gilbert leads the cast as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited), with Ellen Corby as Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited) and Oliver Hardy as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy. Directed by William A. Seiter; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director William A. Seiter
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Billy Gilbert as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited) -
Ellen Corby as Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited) - Oliver Hardy as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy
- Stan Laurel as Stanley 'Stan' Laurel
Also Starring in Sons of the Desert
· 13 more- Charlie Hall Waiter (uncredited)
- Charley Chase Charley
- Brooks Benedict A Son of the Desert (uncredited)
- Lucien Littlefield Dr. Horace Meddick
- John Elliott Exalted Ruler (uncredited)
- Ernie Alexander Waiter (uncredited)
- Hal Roach Bit Part (uncredited)
- Robert Cummings Steamship Announcement Witness (uncredited)
- Mae Busch Mrs. Lottie Hardy
- Dorothy Christy Mrs. Betty Laurel
- Pat Harmon Doorman (uncredited)
- Charita Lead Hula Dancer (uncredited)
- Ty Parvis Singer of "Honolulu Baby" Number (uncredited)
More from William A. Seiter
More films directed by William A. Seiter, best-rated first: Roberta, Make Haste to Live, Dear Brat and Borderline.
Sons of the Desert Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sons of the Desert.
Cars in Sons of the Desert
4 cars on screen, including the 1928 Checker Model K and the unknown.
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1928 Checker Model K Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
1928 Lincoln Model L Background role
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Sons of the Desert FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sons of the Desert, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sons of the Desert?
Sons of the Desert runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was Sons of the Desert released?
Sons of the Desert was released on December 29, 1933.
Who directed Sons of the Desert?
Sons of the Desert was directed by William A. Seiter.
More films by William A. Seiter Who is in the cast of Sons of the Desert?
Sons of the Desert stars Billy Gilbert as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited), Ellen Corby as Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited) and Oliver Hardy as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy, among 17 credited actors.
Does Sons of the Desert have a post-credit scene?
No. Sons of the Desert has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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