It's the Old Army Game
“Seven reels full of tricks and a big laugh with every trick”
Synopsis
Druggist Elmer Prettywillie is sleeping. A woman rings the night bell only to buy a two-cent stamp. Then garbage collectors waken him. Next it's firemen on a false alarm. And then a real fire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- J.P. McEvoy, W.C. Fields, Thomas J. Geraghty, J. Clarkson Miller, Ralph Spence, William LeBaron
- Original Title
- It's the Old Army Game
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
J.P. McEvoy, W.C. Fields, Thomas J. Geraghty, J. Clarkson Miller, Ralph Spence, William LeBaron
Alvin Wyckoff
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
Ralph Spence
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 It's the Old Army Game
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What is It's the Old Army Game about?
Druggist Elmer Prettywillie is sleeping. A woman rings the night bell only to buy a two-cent stamp. Then garbage collectors waken him. Next it's firemen on a false alarm. And then a real fire.
Who directed It's the Old Army Game?
It's the Old Army Game was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in It's the Old Army Game?
The principal cast of It's the Old Army Game includes W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton, Mary Foy.
When was It's the Old Army Game released and how long is it?
It's the Old Army Game was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's the Old Army Game?
It's the Old Army Game holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).