Early to Bed (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1936, Early to Bed is a comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Chester Beatty and Tessie Weeks have been engaged for 5 years and going together for 15 years before that. Chester is reluctant to burden Tessie with marriage because of his secret problem. He is a sleepwalker. When Tessie finally does rope Chester into marriage, he can't get time off from his boss of 26 years, Mr. Frisbee. To resolve the problem, Chester sets out to impress his boss by securing a big sales contract of glass eyes. He takes Tessie and follows the rich doll company owner Horace B. Stanton to a lakeside resort and befriends him. However, his sleep-walking makes him a prime suspect in a thievery/murder case.
Who’s in it. Early to Bed stars Mary Boland as Tessie Weeks Beatty, Charles Ruggles as Chester R. Beatty, George Barbier as Horace B. Stanton and Gail Patrick as Grace Stanton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Early to Bed has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early to Bed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early to Bed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early to Bed (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Early to Bed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Early to Bed worth watching?
- Early to Bed holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Early to Bed?
- Early to Bed stars Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles, George Barbier, Gail Patrick and Robert McWade.
- When was Early to Bed released?
- Early to Bed was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.