Smithy (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1924, Smithy is a comedy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...
Who’s in it. Smithy stars Stan Laurel as Smithy, James Finlayson as Sergeant, William Gillespie as The Boss and Charlie Hall as Worker.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Smithy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smithy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smithy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smithy (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smithy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smithy worth watching?
- Smithy holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smithy?
- Smithy stars Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, William Gillespie and Charlie Hall.
- When was Smithy released?
- Smithy was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.