Three's a Crowd
“Under the magic of Harry's wistful smile, the world of make-believe turns into life- sad, joyous, bitter-sweet...just as life is”
Synopsis
Harry, The Odd Fellow, is a tenement worker who lives alone in a shack alongside a warehouse and longs for the companionship of a wife and children like other men. One day he spies a pretty girl in his telescope and sends her by carrier pigeon a note that, alas, is received by the wrong party. The Girl marries and, poverty-striken, leaves her husband during a snowstorm. Harry takes her in, and minutes later her child is born. He works like a slave for the mother and child, pretending they are his own. Meanwhile, the husband finds her and comes to the shack on Christmas Eve as Harry is preparing to play Santa Claus. Not realizing the unhappiness she is causing him, The Girl thanks him profusely and leaves with her husband. Overcome, Harry sits overnight on the doorstep and the next morning is found frozen stiff except for his eyes--with amusing results.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Langdon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Eddy, James Langdon, Harry McCoy, Arthur Ripley
- Original Title
- Three's a Crowd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Harry Langdon Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Langdon
Robert Eddy, James Langdon, Harry McCoy, Arthur Ripley
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Langdon
Director
Harry McCoy
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 Three's a Crowd
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What is Three's a Crowd about?
Harry, The Odd Fellow, is a tenement worker who lives alone in a shack alongside a warehouse and longs for the companionship of a wife and children like other men. One day he spies a pretty girl in his telescope and sends her by carrier pigeon a note that, alas, is received by the wrong party. The Girl marries and, poverty-striken, leaves her husband during a snowstorm. Harry takes her in, and minutes later her child is born. He works like a slave for the mother and child, pretending they are his own. Meanwhile, the husband finds her and comes to the shack on Christmas Eve as Harry is preparing to play Santa Claus. Not realizing the unhappiness she is causing him, The Girl thanks him profusely and leaves with her husband. Overcome, Harry sits overnight on the doorstep and the next morning is found frozen stiff except for his eyes--with amusing results.
Who directed Three's a Crowd?
Three's a Crowd was directed by Harry Langdon.
Who stars in Three's a Crowd?
The principal cast of Three's a Crowd includes Harry Langdon, Gladys McConnell, Cornelius Keefe, Arthur Thalasso, Brooks Benedict.
When was Three's a Crowd released and how long is it?
Three's a Crowd was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three's a Crowd?
Three's a Crowd holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).