The Gay Retreat
“HOLY MACKERELL! WHAT FUN! The GAY RETREAT With Those Two Dizzy Doughboy Comedians of "What Price Glory"”
Synopsis
Rich boy Dick Wright, rejected by both the Army and the Navy because he is a sleepwalker, joins an ambulance unit during the war with his chauffeur and valet tagging along to protect him. They accidentally get aboard a regular troop train, arriving in France as members of the U. S. Army. Following a series of comic adventures with a hard-boiled sergeant, Ted and Sam succeed in capturing a detachment of Germans, receiving decorations for their bravery. Along the way, the boys engage in romantic interludes with Betty and Joan, respectively American and French.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Moran, William M. Conselman, Edward Marshall, J. Walter Ruben, Murray Roth
- Original Title
- The Gay Retreat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Eddie Moran, William M. Conselman, Edward Marshall, J. Walter Ruben, Murray Roth
Sidney Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Eddie Moran
Writer
J. Walter Ruben
Writer
Murray Roth
Writer
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
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What is The Gay Retreat about?
Rich boy Dick Wright, rejected by both the Army and the Navy because he is a sleepwalker, joins an ambulance unit during the war with his chauffeur and valet tagging along to protect him. They accidentally get aboard a regular troop train, arriving in France as members of the U. S. Army. Following a series of comic adventures with a hard-boiled sergeant, Ted and Sam succeed in capturing a detachment of Germans, receiving decorations for their bravery. Along the way, the boys engage in romantic interludes with Betty and Joan, respectively American and French.
Who directed The Gay Retreat?
The Gay Retreat was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in The Gay Retreat?
The principal cast of The Gay Retreat includes Sammy Cohen, Betty Francisco, Judy King, Holmes Herbert, Ted McNamara.
When was The Gay Retreat released and how long is it?
The Gay Retreat was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.