The Gay Nighties
Synopsis
This short features two women who run around in their nighties. Paul McCullough spends most of the picture in a dress, and Bobby Clark does an extended riff on the word "Alright!" which Lou Costello later stole verbatim. There is a political frameup, a nearsighted hotel house detective, and the ever-popular upstairs motorcycle chase.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Sandrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Holmes, Bobby Clark, Mark Sandrich, John Grey
- Original Title
- The Gay Nighties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Sandrich
Ben Holmes, Bobby Clark, Mark Sandrich, John Grey
Daniel Mandell
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Sandrich
Director
Daniel Mandell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Nighties
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gay Nighties about?
This short features two women who run around in their nighties. Paul McCullough spends most of the picture in a dress, and Bobby Clark does an extended riff on the word "Alright!" which Lou Costello later stole verbatim. There is a political frameup, a nearsighted hotel house detective, and the ever-popular upstairs motorcycle chase.
Who directed The Gay Nighties?
The Gay Nighties was directed by Mark Sandrich.
Who stars in The Gay Nighties?
The principal cast of The Gay Nighties includes Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough, James Finlayson, Dorothy Granger, John Sheehan.
When was The Gay Nighties released and how long is it?
The Gay Nighties was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 20m.