Buck Privates (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Buck Privates is a comedy and war film directed by Melville W. Brown, running about 70 minutes. “ATTENTION! Fall in for the laugh riot of the late lamented war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pvt. Smith, an American soldier stationed in a German town during the occupation of Germany after World War I, falls in love with the daughter of the town's leading citizen. The problem is that his sworn enemy, Sgt. Butts, also has designs on the girl. Butts comes up with a plan to get rid of his competition and get the girl for himself, but things don't go quite the way he planned.
Who’s in it. Buck Privates stars Lya De Putti as Annie, Malcolm McGregor as John Smith, Zasu Pitts as Hulda and James A. Marcus as Maj. Hartman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buck Privates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buck Privates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buck Privates (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buck Privates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Buck Privates?
- Buck Privates stars Lya De Putti, Malcolm McGregor, Zasu Pitts, James A. Marcus and Eddie Gribbon.
- When was Buck Privates released?
- Buck Privates was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.