The Chaser (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1928, The Chaser is a comedy film directed by Harry Langdon, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A wife, tired of her husband's non-stop carousing, sues him for divorce. The judge, however, comes up with a novel solution--he makes the husband take his wife's place in the household--including dressing like her--for 30 days to see what it's like to be his wife.
Who’s in it. The Chaser stars Harry Langdon as The Husband, Gladys McConnell as The Wife, Helen Hayward as The Wife's Mother and Bud Jamison as The Husband's Buddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Chaser has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chaser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chaser tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chaser (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chaser change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chaser worth watching?
- The Chaser holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chaser?
- The Chaser stars Harry Langdon, Gladys McConnell, Helen Hayward, Bud Jamison and Charles Thurston.
- When was The Chaser released?
- The Chaser was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.