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6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19371h 12mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

John G. Blystone

Screenplay & Story

Mary Roberts Rinehart, Henry McCarty, Harry Ruskin, Samuel J. Warshawsky

Department Leadership Roster

John G. Blystone

John G. Blystone

Director

Henry McCarty

Writer

Harry Ruskin

Harry Ruskin

Writer

Samuel J. Warshawsky

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for 23 1/2 Hours Leave.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 23 1/2 Hours Leave

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.).