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Call of the Cuckoo is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Clyde Bruckman released in USA on 15 october 1927 with Stan Laurel
Call of the Cuckoo (1927)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 15 october 1927
Length 17minutes
Directed by Clyde Bruckman
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Rating59%
Call Of The Cuckoo (1927) is a Hal Roach two reel silent film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film's principal star is Jewish comedian Max Davidson, though the film is just as well known for cameos from other Roach stars at the time. These cameos include renowned supporting player Jimmy Finlayson (the source of Homer Simpson's "D'oh!" catchphrase), the oft underrated/ignored Charley Chase, and a pre-teaming Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Synopsis
Papa Gimplewart (Davidson) exchanges his house, in order to escape the antics of inmates of the lunatic asylum next door, including characters played by Laurel and Hardy. Unfortunately, the new house turns out to be 'Jerry-built', put up in two days. After several disasters occur, Papa Gimplewart asks "Is there anything else can happen?". He then realizes that the inmates from the asylum have just moved in next door.Actors
Stan Laurel
(Asylum Inmate)
Max Davidson
(Papa Gimplewart)
Oliver Hardy
(Asylum Inmate)
James Finlayson
(Asylum Inmate)
Charley Chase
(Asylum Inmate)
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