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The Soilers (1932)

Directed by George Marshall

Crime | Short

Overview

Zasu and Thelma are working their way through college by selling magazine subscriptions. Finding little success going door-to-door, the pair decide to use their charms to sell to men at their places of work.

Length 19 minutes

Actors

Zasu Pitts | Thelma Todd | James C. Morton | Bud Jamison | Ernie Alexander | Charlie Hall | Sam Lufkin | William J. O'Brien

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
09/04/2019Movie ScreenFilmTheater7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

The short before the feature tonight. Damn, this is one of the best “oldie” shorts I’ve seen. Yes, it’s mostly slapstick, of which I’m not a big fan, but these two women sell it and sell it so well it’s hilarious. And it’s a meaty short at 18 minutes. Fun to watch w/a crowd.

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