The Day of Rest
Synopsis
Joe Doakes tries to take a day off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Original Title
- The Day of Rest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
Walter Lundin
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Wrangell
Director
Walter Lundin
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of Rest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Day of Rest about?
Joe Doakes tries to take a day off.
Who directed The Day of Rest?
The Day of Rest was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in The Day of Rest?
The principal cast of The Day of Rest includes Robert Benchley, Sonny Bupp, Helen MacKellar.
When was The Day of Rest released and how long is it?
The Day of Rest was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day of Rest?
The Day of Rest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).