Clear the Decks
“Cheer up! The Leviathan of Laughter is here!!”
Synopsis
This 1929 drama about mistaken identities contains three eight minute scenes that involve talking. The rest of the film is silent and subtitled. The trouble begins when the hero follows a pretty lady aboard an ocean liner. He boards the ship using the name of his friend who was supposed to take the cruise for health reasons. The friend was told that if he did not board the boat, he would not receive his inheritance. Unfortunately for the hero, a male nurse believes that he is the sick friend and forces him to stay in the cabin and subsist upon a diet of goat's milk.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Henabery
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Lehman, E.J. Rath, Earle Snell
- Original Title
- Clear the Decks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Henabery
Gladys Lehman, E.J. Rath, Earle Snell
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Henabery
Director
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 Clear the Decks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clear the Decks about?
This 1929 drama about mistaken identities contains three eight minute scenes that involve talking. The rest of the film is silent and subtitled. The trouble begins when the hero follows a pretty lady aboard an ocean liner. He boards the ship using the name of his friend who was supposed to take the cruise for health reasons. The friend was told that if he did not board the boat, he would not receive his inheritance. Unfortunately for the hero, a male nurse believes that he is the sick friend and forces him to stay in the cabin and subsist upon a diet of goat's milk.
Who directed Clear the Decks?
Clear the Decks was directed by Joseph Henabery.
Who stars in Clear the Decks?
The principal cast of Clear the Decks includes Reginald Denny, Olive Hasbrouck, Otis Harlan, Lucien Littlefield, Collette Merton.
When was Clear the Decks released and how long is it?
Clear the Decks was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clear the Decks?
Clear the Decks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).