Duck Soup (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1927, Duck Soup is a comedy film directed by Fred Guiol, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Fleeing a group of forest rangers, who are rounding up tramps to serve as firefighters, they take refuge in a mansion. The owner has gone on vacation and the servants are away, so Hardy pretends to be the owner and offers to rent the house to an English couple. Hardy gets Laurel to pose as the maid. Unfortunately, the owner returns and tells the would-be renters that he owns the house; Laurel and Hardy then flee again and are caught by the rangers and forced to fight wildfires.
Who’s in it. Duck Soup stars Stan Laurel as Hives, Oliver Hardy as Maltravers, Madeline Hurlock as Lady Tarbotham and Bob Kortman as Forest Ranger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Duck Soup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duck Soup page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duck Soup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duck Soup (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duck Soup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Duck Soup worth watching?
- Duck Soup holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Duck Soup?
- Duck Soup stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Madeline Hurlock, Bob Kortman and William Courtright.
- When was Duck Soup released?
- Duck Soup was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.