23 1/2 Hours Leave (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, 23 1/2 Hours Leave is a comedy film directed by John G. Blystone, running about 72 minutes. “GREAT SONG HITS TO SET THE NATION SINGING !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Army training Sgt. Gray makes a bet that he can get himself invited to breakfast with his commanding officer, General Markley. But he gets into an unhappy tangle with a couple of enemy spies (and a happy tangle with the general's daughter) before the bet is finally decided.
Who’s in it. 23 1/2 Hours Leave stars James Ellison as Sgt. Robert Gray, Terry Walker as Peggy Markley, Morgan Hill as Tommy and Arthur Lake as Sgt. Turner, among others.
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 23 1/2 Hours Leave page.
If you liked it. Fans of 23 1/2 Hours Leave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 23 1/2 Hours Leave (1937)?
- In US, 23 1/2 Hours Leave is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in 23 1/2 Hours Leave?
- 23 1/2 Hours Leave stars James Ellison, Terry Walker, Morgan Hill, Arthur Lake and Paul Harvey.