Night Owls
Synopsis
Policeman Edgar Kennedy is told by his chief he better stop a string of burglaries that have been happening on his watch or else he will get the sack. He persuades vagrants Stan and Ollie to rob the chief's house so he can regain his reputation by catching them. The policeman promises to later get the boys off. Things do not go as planned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Parrott
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- Night Owls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Parrott
H.M. Walker
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
James Parrott
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
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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Classic Movies Collection
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Owls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Owls about?
Policeman Edgar Kennedy is told by his chief he better stop a string of burglaries that have been happening on his watch or else he will get the sack. He persuades vagrants Stan and Ollie to rob the chief's house so he can regain his reputation by catching them. The policeman promises to later get the boys off. Things do not go as planned.
Who directed Night Owls?
Night Owls was directed by James Parrott.
Who stars in Night Owls?
The principal cast of Night Owls includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, James Finlayson, Anders Randolf.
When was Night Owls released and how long is it?
Night Owls was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Owls?
Night Owls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).