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9/10Laurel and Hardy have to be the worst--and shortest-lived--policemen ever on celluloid. An excellent short film of theirs.
Reviewed on June 26, 2016
The Midnight Patrol(1933)
6.6(51)20m1933-08-03
Comedy
The Midnight Patrol Synopsis
Novice policemen Stan and Ollie bungle a burglary investigation.
The Midnight Patrol (1933) is a comedy film directed by Lloyd French, released on August 3, 1933 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Frank Brownlee and Bob Kortman. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd French
- Writers:
- Sidney Rauh, Stan Laurel, James Parrott
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Midnight Patrol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Officer Stanley Laurel
Oliver Hardy
as Officer Oliver Hardy
Frank Brownlee
as Police Chief Ramsbottom
Bob Kortman
as Tire thief
Charlie Hall
as Tire thief's partner
Frank Terry
as as Safecracker (as Walter Plinge)
Al Corporal
as Butler (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
as Sergeant
James C. Morton
as Policeman
Tiny Sandford
as Policeman
Edgar Dearing
as Policeman (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
as Jail visitor
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd French, written by Sidney Rauh, Stan Laurel and James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach.
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The Midnight Patrol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 51 ratings.
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The Midnight Patrol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Midnight Patrol online?
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The Midnight Patrol (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Midnight Patrol?
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The main cast of The Midnight Patrol (1933) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Frank Brownlee, Bob Kortman and Charlie Hall. The film was directed by Lloyd French. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Midnight Patrol released?
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The Midnight Patrol was released on August 3, 1933 and runs for 20m.
Is The Midnight Patrol worth watching?
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The Midnight Patrol (1933) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.