Buck Privates
"ATTENTION! Fall in for the laugh riot of the late lamented war."
Originally released in 1928. Buck Privates is a comedy/war film. directed by Melville W. Brown. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lya De Putti, Malcolm McGregor, and Zasu Pitts
Synopsis
Pvt. Smith, an American soldier stationed in a German town during the occupation of Germany after World War I, falls in love with the daughter of the town's leading citizen. The problem is that his sworn enemy, Sgt. Butts, also has designs on the girl. Butts comes up with a plan to get rid of his competition and get the girl for himself, but things don't go quite the way he planned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1928
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buck Privates about?
Pvt. Smith, an American soldier stationed in a German town during the occupation of Germany after World War I, falls in love with the daughter of the town's leading citizen. The problem is that his...
Who directed Buck Privates?
Buck Privates was directed by Melville W. Brown.
How long is Buck Privates?
Buck Privates has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Buck Privates released?
Buck Privates was released on January 29, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buck Privates?
The main cast of Buck Privates includes Lya De Putti, Malcolm McGregor, Zasu Pitts, James A. Marcus, Eddie Gribbon.