Pass the Gravy (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1928, Pass the Gravy is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. Schultz raises prize chickens and roosters that are always getting into neighbor Max Davidson's garden and eating the seeds, leading to constant feuding between the two men. When their children announce their engagement the two men decide to bury the hatchet and Davidson suggests a dinner at his house. He gives his young son, Ignatz, two dollars to buy a chicken but the boy pockets the money and kills Schultz' first place rooster instead. Once seated at the table all but Schultz discover what they are eating and desperately try to hide the bad news from Schultz who is sure to kill Davidson if he knows the truth.
Who’s in it. Pass the Gravy stars Mercedes Sampietro as Arantxa Garmendia (en 1999), Susana Abaitua, Héctor Noas as Petán and Max Davidson as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pass the Gravy 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 Pass the Gravy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pass the Gravy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pass the Gravy (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pass the Gravy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pass the Gravy worth watching?
- Pass the Gravy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pass the Gravy?
- Pass the Gravy stars Mercedes Sampietro, Susana Abaitua, Héctor Noas, Max Davidson and Guillermo Toledo.
- When was Pass the Gravy released?
- Pass the Gravy was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.