Too Many Cooks
Synopsis
A young couple, soon to wed, begin building their dreamhouse, but their interfering relatives cause no end of trouble. Comedy.
Top Cast
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Bert Wheeler
Albert Bennett
Dorothy Lee
Alice Cook
Roscoe Ates
Mr. Wilson
Robert McWade
Uncle George
Sharon Lynn
Ella
Florence Roberts
Mrs. Cook
Clifford Dempsey
Michael J. Cook
Ruth Weston
Minnie Spring
George Chandler
Ned
Hallam Cooley
Frank Andrews
Erville Alderson
J. W. Simpson - Construction Worker
Richard Alexander
Undetermined Role
Ethan Allen
Undetermined Role
Dorothy Andre
Alice's Sister
Barney Furey
Undetermined Role
Tex Higginson
Undetermined Role
Alfred P. James
Undetermined Role
Alice Jans
Alice's Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Murfin
- Original Title
- Too Many Cooks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Jane Murfin
Nicholas Musuraca
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Jane Murfin
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Many Cooks
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What is Too Many Cooks about?
A young couple, soon to wed, begin building their dreamhouse, but their interfering relatives cause no end of trouble. Comedy.
Who directed Too Many Cooks?
Too Many Cooks was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Too Many Cooks?
The principal cast of Too Many Cooks includes Bert Wheeler, Dorothy Lee, Roscoe Ates, Robert McWade, Sharon Lynn.
When was Too Many Cooks released and how long is it?
Too Many Cooks was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Many Cooks?
Too Many Cooks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).