His Unlucky Night (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, His Unlucky Night is a comedy film directed by Harry Edwards, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Friends Billy Trotter and Homer Brown are both traveling salesmen who meet up at a hotel on their travels. Since they last saw each other, Billy has gotten married. Homer is lamenting still being single and thinks that he will never find a woman who will want to be Mrs. Brown. Billy gets one of his old girlfriends, Peggy, a telephone operator, reluctantly to set Homer up with one of her friends. She chooses Jennie, a homebody of a woman who generally spends her evenings playing checkers with her father. Billy and Peggy accompany Homer and Jennie on their date, acting as their chaperons. Billy is able to maneuver Homer and Jennie into getting married that evening. Back at the hotel, a combination of changed hotel rooms, Jennie's angry father, Billy's jealous wife, and a confused hotel detective leads to misunderstandings and complications for all concerned.
Who’s in it. His Unlucky Night stars Billy Bevan as Billy Trotter, Dot Farley as Mrs. Trotter, Vernon Dent as Homer Brown and Carole Lombard as Peggy - Telephone Operator, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Unlucky Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Unlucky Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Unlucky Night (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Unlucky Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in His Unlucky Night?
- His Unlucky Night stars Billy Bevan, Dot Farley, Vernon Dent, Carole Lombard and Carmelita Geraghty.
- When was His Unlucky Night released?
- His Unlucky Night was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.