A Soldier's Plaything
“The boys are out of the front lines and are embracing the waistlines of mademoiselle from Armentiers and Fraulien Coblenz.”
Synopsis
A pair of hapless half-wits get into continuous mischief during the occupation of Germany after WW I.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Perry N. Vekroff
- Original Title
- A Soldier's Plaything
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Perry N. Vekroff, Viña Delmar
J.O. Taylor, Barney McGill
Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Perry N. Vekroff
Screenplay
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
Jack Killifer
Editor
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 A Soldier's Plaything
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Soldier's Plaything about?
A pair of hapless half-wits get into continuous mischief during the occupation of Germany after WW I.
Who directed A Soldier's Plaything?
A Soldier's Plaything was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in A Soldier's Plaything?
The principal cast of A Soldier's Plaything includes Ben Lyon, Harry Langdon, Lotti Loder, Noah Beery, Fred Kohler.
When was A Soldier's Plaything released and how long is it?
A Soldier's Plaything was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Soldier's Plaything?
A Soldier's Plaything holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).