Sons of the Desert
“THEIR NEW FULL-LENGTH FEATURE PICTURE!”
Synopsis
Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SONS OF THE DESERT 1933 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-15
Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
Stanley 'Stan' Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy
Mae Busch
Mrs. Lottie Hardy
Dorothy Christy
Mrs. Betty Laurel
Charley Chase
Charley
Lucien Littlefield
Dr. Horace Meddick
Ernie Alexander
Waiter (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
A Son of the Desert (uncredited)
Charita
Lead Hula Dancer (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited)
Robert Cummings
Steamship Announcement Witness (uncredited)
John Elliott
Exalted Ruler (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Waiter (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
Doorman (uncredited)
Ty Parvis
Singer of "Honolulu Baby" Number (uncredited)
Hal Roach
Bit Part (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Barty, Glenn Tryon, William A. Seiter, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Eddie Welch, Charley Chase, Frank Terry, Hal Roach, Frank Craven
- Original Score
- William Axt, Leroy Shield, O'Donnell-Heath, George M. Cohan, Paul Marquardt, Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Sons of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Jack Barty, Glenn Tryon, William A. Seiter, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Eddie Welch, Charley Chase, Frank Terry, Hal Roach, Frank Craven
William Axt, Leroy Shield, O'Donnell-Heath, George M. Cohan, Paul Marquardt, Marvin Hatley
Kenneth Peach
Bert Jordan
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Kenneth Peach
Director of Photography
Bert Jordan
Editor
Jack Barty
Writer
Glenn Tryon
Writer
William A. Seiter
Writer
Stan Laurel
Writer
Oliver Hardy
Writer
Eddie Welch
Writer
Charley Chase
Writer
Frank Terry
Writer
Hal Roach
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sons of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sons of the Desert about?
Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
Who directed Sons of the Desert?
Sons of the Desert was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Sons of the Desert?
The principal cast of Sons of the Desert includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Dorothy Christy, Charley Chase.
When was Sons of the Desert released and how long is it?
Sons of the Desert was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Sons of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sons of the Desert was composed by William Axt, Leroy Shield, O'Donnell-Heath, George M. Cohan, Paul Marquardt, Marvin Hatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sons of the Desert?
Sons of the Desert holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).