It's the Old Army Game (1926)
Seven reels full of tricks and a big laugh with every trick
Druggist Elmer Prettywillie is sleeping. A woman rings the night bell only to buy a two-cent stamp. Then garbage collectors waken him. Next it's firemen on a false alarm. And then a real fire.
Director: A. Edward Sutherland
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: July 10, 1926
Cast
- W.C. Fields - Elmer Prettywillie
- Louise Brooks - Mildred Marshall
- Blanche Ring - Tessie Overholt
- William Gaxton - George Parker
- Mary Foy - Sarah Pancoast
- Mickey Bennett - Mickey
- Josephine Dunn - Society Bather
- Jack Luden - Society Bather
- Elise Cavanna - Near-sighted Woman
- George Currie - Artist
Screenplay
- J.P. McEvoy (Theatre Play)
- W.C. Fields (Theatre Play)
- Thomas J. Geraghty (Scenario Writer)
- J. Clarkson Miller (Scenario Writer)
- Ralph Spence
Cinematography: Alvin Wyckoff
Production: Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
prohibition era, drugstore, silent film, druggist
More Films by Director: A. Edward Sutherland
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's the Old Army Game about?
- Druggist Elmer Prettywillie is sleeping. A woman rings the night bell only to buy a two-cent stamp. Then garbage collectors waken him. Next it's firemen on a false alarm. And then a real fire.
- Who directed It's the Old Army Game?
- It's the Old Army Game was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
- Who stars in It's the Old Army Game?
- It's the Old Army Game stars W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton, Mary Foy, Mickey Bennett.
- How long is It's the Old Army Game?
- It's the Old Army Game has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is It's the Old Army Game?
- It's the Old Army Game is a Comedy film.