The Old-Fashioned Way
Originally released in 1934. The Old-Fashioned Way is a comedy/romance film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring W.C. Fields, Joe Morrison, and Baby LeRoy
Synopsis
The Great McGonigle and his troupe of third-rate vaudevillians manage to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors and the sheriff.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
W.C. Fields
as The Great McGonigle / Squire Cribbs in 'The Drunkard'
Joe Morrison
as Wally Livingston / William Dowton in 'The Drunkard'
Baby LeRoy
as Albert Pepperday
Judith Allen
as Betty McGonigle / Agnes Dowton in the 'The Drunkard'
Jan Duggan
as Cleopatra Pepperday
Tammany Young
as Marmaduke Gump
Nora Cecil
as Mrs. Wendelschaffer
Jack Mulhall
as Dick Bronson
Samuel Ethridge
as Bartley Neuville / Edward Middleton (Drunkard) in 'The Drunkard'
Lona Andre
as Girl in Audience (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Old-Fashioned Way about?
The Great McGonigle and his troupe of third-rate vaudevillians manage to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors and the sheriff.
Who directed The Old-Fashioned Way?
The Old-Fashioned Way was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is The Old-Fashioned Way?
The Old-Fashioned Way has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Old-Fashioned Way released?
The Old-Fashioned Way was released on July 13, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Old-Fashioned Way?
The main cast of The Old-Fashioned Way includes W.C. Fields, Joe Morrison, Baby LeRoy, Judith Allen, Jan Duggan.