Pass the Gravy (1928)
Schultz raises prize chickens and roosters that are always getting into neighbor Max Davidson's garden and eating the seeds, leading to constant feuding between the two men. When their children announce their engagement the two men decide to bury the hatchet and Davidson suggests a dinner at his house. He gives his young son, Ignatz, two dollars to buy a chicken but the boy pockets the money and kills Schultz' first place rooster instead. Once seated at the table all but Schultz discover what they are eating and desperately try to hide the bad news from Schultz who is sure to kill Davidson if he knows the truth.
Director: Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 7, 1928
Cast
- Max Davidson - Father
- Martha Sleeper - Daughter
- Spec O'Donnell - Ignatz
- Bert Sprotte - Schultz
- Gene Morgan - Schultz's son
Screenplay
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos
Keywords
chicken, neighbor
More Films by Director: Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pass the Gravy about?
- Schultz raises prize chickens and roosters that are always getting into neighbor Max Davidson's garden and eating the seeds, leading to constant feuding between the two men. When their children announce their engagement the two men decide to bury the hatchet and Davidson suggests a dinner at his house. He gives his young son, Ignatz, two dollars to buy a chicken but the boy pockets the money and kills Schultz' first place rooster instead. Once seated at the table all but Schultz discover what they are eating and desperately try to hide the bad news from Schultz who is sure to kill Davidson if he knows the truth.
- Who directed Pass the Gravy?
- Pass the Gravy was directed by Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol.
- Who stars in Pass the Gravy?
- Pass the Gravy stars Max Davidson, Martha Sleeper, Spec O'Donnell, Bert Sprotte, Gene Morgan.
- How long is Pass the Gravy?
- Pass the Gravy has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Pass the Gravy?
- Pass the Gravy is a Comedy film.
- Where was Pass the Gravy produced?
- Pass the Gravy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Pass the Gravy?
- The themes of Pass the Gravy include: Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos.