On the Loose
Synopsis
Two young women, Zasu and Thelma, complain that all of their dates take them to Coney Island. The next day a car goes by and they are splashed with mud. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date.
Top Cast
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Zasu Pitts
Zasu
Thelma Todd
Thelma
John Loder
Mr. Loder
Claud Allister
Mr. Loder's friend
Billy Gilbert
Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
Stan Laurel
New Suitor (uncredited)
Oliver Hardy
New Suitor (uncredited)
Gordon Douglas
Fun House Worker (uncredited)
Estelle Etterre
Shop Model (uncredited)
Otto Fries
Belligerent Bully (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Shooting Gallery Attendant (uncredited)
Jack Hill
Fun House Worker (uncredited)
Dorothy Layton
Woman in Fun House (uncredited)
Buddy McDonald
Boy with Lollipop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach, H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- On the Loose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach
Hal Roach, H.M. Walker
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Roach
Director
Hal Roach
Writer
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Loose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Loose about?
Two young women, Zasu and Thelma, complain that all of their dates take them to Coney Island. The next day a car goes by and they are splashed with mud. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date.
Who directed On the Loose?
On the Loose was directed by Hal Roach.
Who stars in On the Loose?
The principal cast of On the Loose includes Zasu Pitts, Thelma Todd, John Loder, Claud Allister, Billy Gilbert.
When was On the Loose released and how long is it?
On the Loose was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 20m.