Hay Foot (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, Hay Foot is a comedy and romance film directed by Fred Guiol, running about 48 minutes. “All the same stars of that other convulsive army comedy that was the most hilarious thing in khaki 'til this one came along!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Colonel Barkley is very proud of his assistant, Sergeant Doubleday, who has a photographic memory. Doubleday shows off his book knowledge on firearms during a class given by Sergeant Ames, embarrassing him. Through a series of misunderstandings, Colonel Barkley thinks the gun shy Doubleday is an expert marksman, and he sets him up in a shooting match against Ames and Sergeant Cobb.
Who’s in it. Hay Foot stars William Tracy as Sergeant 'Dodo' Doubleday, Joe Sawyer as Sergeant Ames, Noah Beery Jr. as Sgt. Charlie Cobb and James Gleason as Colonel J. A. Barkley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hay Foot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hay Foot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hay Foot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hay Foot (1942)?
- In US, Hay Foot is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hay Foot worth watching?
- Hay Foot holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hay Foot?
- Hay Foot stars William Tracy, Joe Sawyer, Noah Beery Jr., James Gleason and Elyse Knox.
- When was Hay Foot released?
- Hay Foot was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.