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The Gay Retreat (1927)

Movie ★ 8.0 60 min

Comedy War

Rich boy Dick Wright, rejected by both the Army and the Navy because he is a sleepwalker, joins an ambulance unit during the war with his chauffeur and valet tagging along to protect him. They accidentally get aboard a regular troop train, arriving in France as members of the U. S. Army. Following a series of comic adventures with a hard-boiled sergeant, Ted and Sam succeed in capturing a detachment of Germans, receiving decorations for their bravery. Along the way, the boys engage in romantic interludes with Betty and Joan, respectively American and French.

Murray Roth Writer Benjamin Stoloff Director Eddie Moran Writer J. Walter Ruben Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1927
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0017921
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Themes

Cast

Sammy Cohen Sammy Cohen Sam Nosenbloom Betty Francisco Betty Francisco Betty Burnett Judy King Judy King Joan Moret Holmes Herbert Holmes Herbert Charles Wright Ted McNamara Ted McNamara Ted McHiggins Gene Cameron Richard Wright Jerry Madden Jerry

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gay Retreat about?
Rich boy Dick Wright, rejected by both the Army and the Navy because he is a sleepwalker, joins an ambulance unit during the war with his chauffeur and valet tagging along to protect him. They accidentally get aboard a regular troop train, arriving in France as members of the U. S. Army. Following a series of comic adventures with a hard-boiled sergeant, Ted and Sam succeed in capturing a detachment of Germans, receiving decorations for their bravery. Along the way, the boys engage in romantic interludes with Betty and Joan, respectively American and French.
Who directed The Gay Retreat?
The Gay Retreat was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in The Gay Retreat?
The Gay Retreat stars Sammy Cohen, Betty Francisco, Judy King, Holmes Herbert.
When was The Gay Retreat released?
The Gay Retreat is a 1927 comedy, war film.
Where can I watch The Gay Retreat?
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