Great Guns
“THEY'RE BACK AGAIN...in the most hilarious comedy of their career!”
Laurel and Hardy join the army. They are hardly soldiers, but they believe their employer, (Dick Nelson) will need them now he's drafted.
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About Great Guns
Great Guns is a 1941 English-language comedy film directed by Monty Banks. The cast is led by Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Sheila Ryan. It has a runtime of 1h 14m.
Great Guns was produced by Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 1941, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Monty Banks
- Writers
- Lou Breslow
- Release date
- October 10, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions, 20th Century Fox
Great Guns cast & crew
Great Guns was directed by Monty Banks and written by Lou Breslow.
The cast features Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Oliver, Sheila Ryan as Ginger Hammond, Dick Nelson as Dan Forrester, Edmund MacDonald as Hippo, and Charles Trowbridge as Col. Ridley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Buttolph, cinematography is by Glen MacWilliams, and it was produced by Sol M. Wurtzel.
Is Great Guns worth watching?
At 1h 14m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Great Guns is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Great Guns
Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Oliver
Sheila Ryan
Ginger Hammond
Dick Nelson
Dan Forrester
Edmund MacDonald
Hippo
Charles Trowbridge
Col. Ridley
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Schickel
Kane Richmond
Capt. Baker
Mae Marsh
Aunt Martha
Ethel Griffies
Aunt Agatha
Paul Harvey
Gen. Taylor
Charles Arnt
Doctor
Great Guns — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Great Guns in United States?
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▸What language is Great Guns in?
Great Guns is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Great Guns?
Great Guns runs 1 hours 14 minutes (74 minutes).
▸What is Great Guns rated?
Great Guns is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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