

23 1/2 Hours Leave
“GREAT SONG HITS TO SET THE NATION SINGING !”
Synopsis
Army training Sgt. Gray makes a bet that he can get himself invited to breakfast with his commanding officer, General Markley. But he gets into an unhappy tangle with a couple of enemy spies (and a happy tangle with the general's daughter) before the bet is finally decided.
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March 21, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Roberts Rinehart, Henry McCarty, Harry Ruskin, Samuel J. Warshawsky
- Original Title
- 23 1/2 Hours Leave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, Douglas MacLean Productions, Sinister Cinema, Grapevine Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Blystone
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Henry McCarty, Harry Ruskin, Samuel J. Warshawsky
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Blystone
Director
Henry McCarty
Writer
Harry Ruskin
Writer
Samuel J. Warshawsky
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 23 1/2 Hours Leave
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What is 23 1/2 Hours Leave about?
Army training Sgt. Gray makes a bet that he can get himself invited to breakfast with his commanding officer, General Markley. But he gets into an unhappy tangle with a couple of enemy spies (and a happy tangle with the general's daughter) before the bet is finally decided.
Who directed 23 1/2 Hours Leave?
23 1/2 Hours Leave was directed by John G. Blystone.
Who stars in 23 1/2 Hours Leave?
The principal cast of 23 1/2 Hours Leave includes James Ellison, Terry Walker, Morgan Hill, Arthur Lake, Paul Harvey.
When was 23 1/2 Hours Leave released and how long is it?
23 1/2 Hours Leave was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 23 1/2 Hours Leave?
23 1/2 Hours Leave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















