Double Whoopee
Synopsis
Stan and Ollie wreak havoc at an upper class hotel in their jobs as footman (Hardy) and doorman (Laurel). They partially undress blonde bombshell Jean Harlow (in a brief appearance) and repeatedly escort a stuffy nobleman into an empty elevator shaft.
Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Ollie
Jean Harlow
Swanky blonde
Ed Brandenburg
Bellhop (uncredited)
William Gillespie
Hotel manager
Charlie Hall
Cabdriver
Ham Kinsey
Cabdriver
Sam Lufkin
Man poked in eye (uncredited)
John S. Peters
Prince (as Captain John Peters)
Charley Rogers
Prime Minister
Tiny Sandford
Policeman
Rolfe Sedan
Desk clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis R. Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Leo McCarey
- Original Title
- Double Whoopee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis R. Foster
H.M. Walker, Leo McCarey
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis R. Foster
Director
H.M. Walker
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Whoopee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Double Whoopee about?
Stan and Ollie wreak havoc at an upper class hotel in their jobs as footman (Hardy) and doorman (Laurel). They partially undress blonde bombshell Jean Harlow (in a brief appearance) and repeatedly escort a stuffy nobleman into an empty elevator shaft.
Who directed Double Whoopee?
Double Whoopee was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Who stars in Double Whoopee?
The principal cast of Double Whoopee includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jean Harlow, Ed Brandenburg, William Gillespie.
When was Double Whoopee released and how long is it?
Double Whoopee was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Whoopee?
Double Whoopee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).