Forty Winks
Synopsis
There's no real plot here: just a string of gags on the theme of sleep, or trying to get to sleep. First, Felix and a quartet of feline Felix clones are yowling while a man is trying to sleep; then Felix encounters various obstacles in his own attempts to tryst with Morpheus.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Messmer
- Original Title
- Forty Winks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Messmer
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Messmer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forty Winks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forty Winks about?
There's no real plot here: just a string of gags on the theme of sleep, or trying to get to sleep. First, Felix and a quartet of feline Felix clones are yowling while a man is trying to sleep; then Felix encounters various obstacles in his own attempts to tryst with Morpheus.
Who directed Forty Winks?
Forty Winks was directed by Otto Messmer.
Who stars in Forty Winks?
The principal cast of Forty Winks includes Harry Edison.
When was Forty Winks released and how long is it?
Forty Winks was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 8m.