Pass the Gravy
Synopsis
Schultz raises prize chickens and roosters that are always getting into neighbor Max Davidson's garden and eating the seeds, leading to constant feuding between the two men. When their children announce their engagement the two men decide to bury the hatchet and Davidson suggests a dinner at his house. He gives his young son, Ignatz, two dollars to buy a chicken but the boy pockets the money and kills Schultz' first place rooster instead. Once seated at the table all but Schultz discover what they are eating and desperately try to hide the bad news from Schultz who is sure to kill Davidson if he knows the truth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo McCarey, Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Pass the Gravy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol
Leo McCarey, Hal Roach
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Fred Guiol
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Leo McCarey
Writer
Hal Roach
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pass the Gravy
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What is Pass the Gravy about?
Schultz raises prize chickens and roosters that are always getting into neighbor Max Davidson's garden and eating the seeds, leading to constant feuding between the two men. When their children announce their engagement the two men decide to bury the hatchet and Davidson suggests a dinner at his house. He gives his young son, Ignatz, two dollars to buy a chicken but the boy pockets the money and kills Schultz' first place rooster instead. Once seated at the table all but Schultz discover what they are eating and desperately try to hide the bad news from Schultz who is sure to kill Davidson if he knows the truth.
Who directed Pass the Gravy?
Pass the Gravy was directed by Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol.
Who stars in Pass the Gravy?
The principal cast of Pass the Gravy includes Max Davidson, Martha Sleeper, Spec O'Donnell, Bert Sprotte, Gene Morgan.
When was Pass the Gravy released and how long is it?
Pass the Gravy was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pass the Gravy?
Pass the Gravy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).