The Old-Fashioned Way(1934)
The Old-Fashioned Way Synopsis
The Great McGonigle and his troupe of third-rate vaudevillians manage to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors and the sheriff.
The Old-Fashioned Way (1934) is a comedy and romance film directed by William Beaudine, released on July 13, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars W.C. Fields, Joe Morrison, Baby LeRoy and Judith Allen. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- W.C. Fields, Garnett Weston, Jack Cunningham
- Producers:
- William LeBaron
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Old-Fashioned Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
W.C. Fields
as The Great McGonigle / Squire Cribbs in 'The Drunkard'
Joe Morrison
as Wally Livingston / William Dowton in 'The Drunkard'
Baby LeRoy
as Albert Pepperday
Judith Allen
as Betty McGonigle / Agnes Dowton in the 'The Drunkard'
Jan Duggan
as Cleopatra Pepperday
Tammany Young
as Marmaduke Gump
Nora Cecil
as Mrs. Wendelschaffer
Jack Mulhall
as Dick Bronson
- Samuel Ethridge
Samuel Ethridge
as Bartley Neuville / Edward Middleton (Drunkard) in 'The Drunkard'
Lona Andre
as Girl in Audience (uncredited)
Oscar Apfel
as Mr. Livingston (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
as Tomato Thrower (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by W.C. Fields, Garnett Weston and Jack Cunningham, produced by William LeBaron.
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The Old-Fashioned Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Old-Fashioned Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Old-Fashioned Way online?
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The Old-Fashioned Way (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Old-Fashioned Way?
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The main cast of The Old-Fashioned Way (1934) includes W.C. Fields, Joe Morrison, Baby LeRoy, Judith Allen and Jan Duggan. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Old-Fashioned Way released?
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The Old-Fashioned Way was released on July 13, 1934 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Old-Fashioned Way worth watching?
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The Old-Fashioned Way (1934) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.