Hayseed Romance (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1935, Hayseed Romance is a comedy and romance film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Elmer answers an ad for a handyman job and starts working for an older woman and her niece. He gets the impression that his employer wants to marry him, even as he finds himself falling in love with her niece. Elmer talks out his dilemma with himself (in a clever use of double-exposure which puts two Keatons onscreen together) and concludes that he must leave both women. But the aunt catches up with him and takes him at gunpoint to the local preacher. There Elmer discovers she wants him to marry her niece, which he does joyously.
Who’s in it. Hayseed Romance stars Buster Keaton as Elmer Dolittle, Dorothea Kent as Molly, Jane Jones as Molly's Aunt and Robert McKenzie as Justice of the Peace.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hayseed Romance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hayseed Romance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hayseed Romance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hayseed Romance (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hayseed Romance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hayseed Romance worth watching?
- Hayseed Romance holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Hayseed Romance?
- Hayseed Romance stars Buster Keaton, Dorothea Kent, Jane Jones and Robert McKenzie.
- When was Hayseed Romance released?
- Hayseed Romance was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.