The Flying Deuces
“They dish out the dizziest rib-ride of the year!”
Synopsis
Ollie falls in love with a woman. When he discovers she's already married, he unsuccessfully attempts suicide but he and Stan then decide to join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles. When they’re arrested for soon trying to desert the Legion—they escape a firing squad by stealing an aircraft.
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The Flying Deuces Trailer (1939)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-08
Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Ollie
Jean Parker
Georgette
Reginald Gardiner
Francois
Charles Middleton
Commandant
Jean Del Val
Sergeant
Crane Whitley
Corporal
James Finlayson
Jailor
Monica Bannister
Georgette's Girl Friend
Bonnie Bannon
Georgette's Girl Friend
Eddie Borden
Legionnaire
Christine Cabanne
Georgette's Girl Friend
Mary Jane Carey
Georgette's Girl Friend
Jack Chefe
Legionnaire
Frank Clarke
Pilot
Richard Cramer
Laundry Truck Driver
Billy Engle
Legionnaire
Kit Guard
Legionnaire
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Langdon, Ralph Spence, Charley Rogers, Fred Schiller
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- The Flying Deuces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Boris Morros Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Harry Langdon, Ralph Spence, Charley Rogers, Fred Schiller
John Leipold, Leo Shuken
Art Lloyd
Jack Dennis
Boris Morros
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Boris Morros
Producer
Jack Dennis
Editor
Leo Shuken
Original Music Composer
Harry Langdon
Screenplay
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
Charley Rogers
Screenplay
Fred Schiller
Screenplay
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Deuces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flying Deuces about?
Ollie falls in love with a woman. When he discovers she's already married, he unsuccessfully attempts suicide but he and Stan then decide to join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles. When they’re arrested for soon trying to desert the Legion—they escape a firing squad by stealing an aircraft.
Who directed The Flying Deuces?
The Flying Deuces was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in The Flying Deuces?
The principal cast of The Flying Deuces includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jean Parker, Reginald Gardiner, Charles Middleton.
When was The Flying Deuces released and how long is it?
The Flying Deuces was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flying Deuces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Deuces was composed by John Leipold, Leo Shuken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flying Deuces?
The Flying Deuces holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).