The Gay Nighties (1933)
This short features two women who run around in their nighties. Paul McCullough spends most of the picture in a dress, and Bobby Clark does an extended riff on the word "Alright!" which Lou Costello later stole verbatim. There is a political frameup, a nearsighted hotel house detective, and the ever-popular upstairs motorcycle chase.
Director: Mark Sandrich
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: June 22, 1933
Cast
- Bobby Clark - B. Oglethorpe Hives
- Paul McCullough - Blodgett
- James Finlayson - Mr. Amos Pipp
- Dorothy Granger - Mrs. Sylvia Beezley
- John Sheehan - Mr. Oliver Beezley
- Monte Collins - Hotel Detective
- Sandra Shaw - Countess
- Charles Williams - Timid Man
- Frank O'Connor - Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Ben Holmes (Story)
- John Grey (Story)
- Bobby Clark (Adaptation)
- Mark Sandrich (Adaptation)
Editing: Daniel Mandell
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mark Sandrich
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gay Nighties about?
- This short features two women who run around in their nighties. Paul McCullough spends most of the picture in a dress, and Bobby Clark does an extended riff on the word "Alright!" which Lou Costello later stole verbatim. There is a political frameup, a nearsighted hotel house detective, and the ever-popular upstairs motorcycle chase.
- Who directed The Gay Nighties?
- The Gay Nighties was directed by Mark Sandrich.
- Who stars in The Gay Nighties?
- The Gay Nighties stars Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough, James Finlayson, Dorothy Granger, John Sheehan, Monte Collins.
- How long is The Gay Nighties?
- The Gay Nighties has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Gay Nighties?
- The Gay Nighties is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Gay Nighties produced?
- The Gay Nighties was produced in United States of America.