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Pre-Code chaos: two idiots, occupied Germany, and zero consequences.
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A Soldier's Plaything (1930)

slapstick anarchyforbidden pre-Code energywartime mischief

Overview

ComedyDramaRomanceWar

A pair of hapless half-wits get into continuous mischief during the occupation of Germany after WW I.

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soldierworld war ipokerpre-codetroublemakercheating at cards

Standout Aspects

Direction

Curtiz before Casablanca, already this chaotic.

Acting

Harry Langdon's slow-burn idiocy versus Ben Lyon's chaos.

Production

Surprisingly polished for 1930 pre-Code poverty row.

Best for:Solo: Late-night historical curiosity viewing with snacks.·Background: Play while doing literally anything else.
Heads up:Language: Casual 1930s ethnic stereotypes throughout.
Michael Curtiz

Director

Michael Curtiz

ReleasedOct 30, 1930
Runtime56m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Warner Bros. Pictures

Top Cast

Ben Lyon

Ben Lyon

Georgie

Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Tim

Lotti Loder

Lotti Loder

Gretchen

Noah Beery

Noah Beery

Capt. Plover

Fred Kohler

Fred Kohler

Hank

Lee Moran

Lee Moran

The Corporal

Frank Campeau

Frank Campeau

Joe

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of Harry Langdon's last starring roles before talkies destroyed his silent-era mystique.

Cultural

Shot during the brief 1930-1934 'pre-Code' window when Hollywood could show sex, sin, and soldiers behaving badly without punishment.

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