The Milky Way(1936)
A fighting milkman who outfights and outsmarts everyone-including himself!
The Milky Way Synopsis
Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.
The Milky Way (1936) is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, released on February 7, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale and Helen Mack. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Leo McCarey
- Writers:
- Grover Jones, Frank Butler, Richard Connell
- Producers:
- E. Lloyd Sheldon
- Cinematographer:
- Alfred Gilks
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Milky Way (1936) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Milky Way before you stream it.
The Milky Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harold Lloyd
as Burleigh Sullivan
Adolphe Menjou
as Gabby Sloan
Verree Teasdale
as Ann Westley
Helen Mack
as Mae Sullivan
William Gargan
as Speed McFarland
George Barbier
as Wilbur Austin
Dorothy Wilson
as Polly Pringle
Lionel Stander
as Spider Schultz
Charles Lane
as Willard
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Charles Lane
Anthony Quinn
Key crew
Directed by Leo McCarey, written by Grover Jones, Frank Butler and Richard Connell, produced by E. Lloyd Sheldon.
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The Milky Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Milky Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Milky Way online?
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The Milky Way (1936) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Milky Way?
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The main cast of The Milky Way (1936) includes Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale, Helen Mack and William Gargan. The film was directed by Leo McCarey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Milky Way released?
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The Milky Way was released on February 7, 1936 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Milky Way worth watching?
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The Milky Way (1936) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Milky Way?
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Yes. The official The Milky Way trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.