4 Clowns
Synopsis
Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Hardy is a debaucherous Romeo whose amorous plans are thwarted by Rex, the Wonder Horse. Charley Chase is hampered by hiccups and a female professor, and he fleeces a drunken Oliver Hardy with a mannequin in a nightclub. The third part finds bachelor Buster Keaton desperately trying to get married by 7:00 PM in order to collect a $7-million-dollar inheritance. Keaton is pursued by money-hungry prospects in one of the best chase scenes ever filmed. Narration is provided by Jay Jackson.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Youngson
- Original Title
- 4 Clowns
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Youngson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Youngson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is 4 Clowns about?
Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Hardy is a debaucherous Romeo whose amorous plans are thwarted by Rex, the Wonder Horse. Charley Chase is hampered by hiccups and a female professor, and he fleeces a drunken Oliver Hardy with a mannequin in a nightclub. The third part finds bachelor Buster Keaton desperately trying to get married by 7:00 PM in order to collect a $7-million-dollar inheritance. Keaton is pursued by money-hungry prospects in one of the best chase scenes ever filmed. Narration is provided by Jay Jackson.
Who directed 4 Clowns?
4 Clowns was directed by Robert Youngson.
Who stars in 4 Clowns?
The principal cast of 4 Clowns includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Buster Keaton, Jay Jackson, Charley Chase.
When was 4 Clowns released and how long is it?
4 Clowns was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 4 Clowns?
4 Clowns holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).