The Old Bull
Synopsis
Thelma and Zazu are on a leisurely excursion in a borrowed car. Thelma lets Zazu drive. When she brakes to avoid a bull pulled along by three rustics, her foot gets stuck and the car crashes through a barn. The barn's owner won't let them leave without paying damages. The gals hoof it, walking in a large circle to arrive back at the farmer's house after dark. While outside his door, they hear a radio broadcast to beware a lion escaped from a wintering circus. Can Thelma and Zasu reclaim the car while avoiding the angry farmer, his prize bull, and the renegade lion?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- The Old Bull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
H.M. Walker
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
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What is The Old Bull about?
Thelma and Zazu are on a leisurely excursion in a borrowed car. Thelma lets Zazu drive. When she brakes to avoid a bull pulled along by three rustics, her foot gets stuck and the car crashes through a barn. The barn's owner won't let them leave without paying damages. The gals hoof it, walking in a large circle to arrive back at the farmer's house after dark. While outside his door, they hear a radio broadcast to beware a lion escaped from a wintering circus. Can Thelma and Zasu reclaim the car while avoiding the angry farmer, his prize bull, and the renegade lion?
Who directed The Old Bull?
The Old Bull was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Old Bull?
The principal cast of The Old Bull includes Zasu Pitts, Thelma Todd, Otto Fries, Bobby Burns.
When was The Old Bull released and how long is it?
The Old Bull was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 19m.