Great Guns
“THEY'RE BACK AGAIN...in the most hilarious comedy of their career!”
Synopsis
Laurel and Hardy join the army. They are hardly soldiers, but they believe their employer, (Dick Nelson) will need them now he's drafted.
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Great Guns ≣ 1941 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-21
Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Oliver
Sheila Ryan
Ginger Hammond
Dick Nelson
Dan Forrester
Edmund MacDonald
Hippo
Charles Trowbridge
Col. Ridley
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Schickel
Kane Richmond
Capt. Baker
Mae Marsh
Aunt Martha
Ethel Griffies
Aunt Agatha
Paul Harvey
Gen. Taylor
Charles Arnt
Doctor
Pierre Watkin
Col. Wayburn
Russell Hicks
Gen. Burns
Irving Bacon
Postman
William Benedict
Recruit at Corral
Alan Ladd
Soldier in Photo Shop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monty Banks
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Breslow
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Great Guns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monty Banks
Lou Breslow
David Buttolph
Glen MacWilliams
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Monty Banks
Director
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Lou Breslow
Screenplay
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Guns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Great Guns about?
Laurel and Hardy join the army. They are hardly soldiers, but they believe their employer, (Dick Nelson) will need them now he's drafted.
Who directed Great Guns?
Great Guns was directed by Monty Banks.
Who stars in Great Guns?
The principal cast of Great Guns includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Sheila Ryan, Dick Nelson, Edmund MacDonald.
When was Great Guns released and how long is it?
Great Guns was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Great Guns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Guns was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great Guns?
Great Guns holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).