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The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933): Cast

The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) movie poster

The Fatal Glass of Beer is a 1933 short comedy directed by Clyde Bruckman, starring George Chandler as Chester Snavely, Gordon Douglas and Ernie Alexander. It runs 19 minutes.

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The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Director
Clyde Bruckman
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fatal Glass of Beer About?

The premise of The Fatal Glass of Beer without spoilers.

The prodigal son of a Yukon prospector comes home on a night that “ain’t fit for man nor beast.”

The Fatal Glass of Beer Themes & Keywords

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  • parody comedy
  • melodrama
  • classical western
  • early western
  • northern western
  • pre code
  • yukon
  • prospector
  • prodigal son
  • bond
  • ice
  • pump
+38 more
  • herd
  • animal
  • father son relationship
  • horn
  • canadian
  • scarf
  • flashback
  • jail
  • mother son relationship
  • north america
  • gold nugget
  • kettle
  • indian
  • fireplace
  • old woman
  • thrown out
  • wolf
  • remote
  • husky dog
  • mountain
  • whip
  • dog team
  • sled
  • knocked unconscious
  • uniform
  • tambourine
  • absurdism
  • bartender
  • crying
  • kicked in the face
  • salvation army
  • bar
  • electric fan
  • forest
  • singing
  • police officer
  • auto harp
  • storm
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Cast & crew

The Fatal Glass of Beer Cast & Characters

George Chandler leads the cast as Chester Snavely, with Gordon Douglas as Student Drinker (uncredited) and Ernie Alexander as Student Drinker (uncredited). Directed by Clyde Bruckman; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Clyde Bruckman

More films directed by Clyde Bruckman: Man on the Flying Trapeze, Horses’ Collars, Everything’s Rosie and Feet First.

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Details

The Fatal Glass of Beer Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “O Último Drink” and “Øllet blev hans skæbne”.

Also known as
  • O Último Drink
  • Øllet blev hans skæbne
  • Kohtalokas kaljalasi
  • Kohtalokas olutlasi
  • It Ain't a Fit Night Out for Man or Beast
  • 夺命杯酒

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FAQ

The Fatal Glass of Beer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fatal Glass of Beer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fatal Glass of Beer?

The Fatal Glass of Beer runs 19 minutes.

When was The Fatal Glass of Beer released?

The Fatal Glass of Beer was released on March 3, 1933.

Who directed The Fatal Glass of Beer?

The Fatal Glass of Beer was directed by Clyde Bruckman.

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Who is in the cast of The Fatal Glass of Beer?

The Fatal Glass of Beer stars George Chandler as Chester Snavely, Gordon Douglas as Student Drinker (uncredited) and Ernie Alexander as Student Drinker (uncredited), among 12 credited actors.

Does The Fatal Glass of Beer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fatal Glass of Beer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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