Soup to Nuts (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1930, Soup to Nuts is a comedy and romance film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 70 minutes. “Rube Goldberg's Movietone Farce.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mr. Schmidt's costume store is bankrupt because he spends his time on Rube Goldberg-style inventions; the creditors send a young manager who falls for Schmidt's niece Louise, but she'll have none of him. Schmidt's friends Ted, Queenie, and some goofy firemen try to help out; things come to a slapstick head when Louise needs rescuing from a fire.

Who’s in it. Soup to Nuts stars Moe Howard as Fireman, Shemp Howard as Fireman, Ted Healy as Ted 'Teddy' and Charles Winninger as Otto Schmidt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Soup to Nuts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soup to Nuts page.

If you liked it. Fans of Soup to Nuts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Soup to Nuts (1930)?
In US, Soup to Nuts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Soup to Nuts worth watching?
Soup to Nuts holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Soup to Nuts?
Soup to Nuts stars Moe Howard, Shemp Howard, Ted Healy, Charles Winninger and Frances McCoy.
When was Soup to Nuts released?
Soup to Nuts was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.