The Italian Straw Hat (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1928, The Italian Straw Hat is a comedy film directed by René Clair, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. On the day of Fadinard's wedding, his horse eats a lady's hat on a bush at the roadside, while the lady is hidden behind the bush with her lover Lieutenant Tavernier. Because she is married, she cannot return home hatless without being compromised, and Tavernier orders Fadinard to replace the hat with one exactly like it - or else he will wreck his new home. In an elaborate sequence of complications, Fadinard tries to find a hat while keeping to his marriage schedule
Who’s in it. The Italian Straw Hat stars Albert Préjean as Fadinard, Geymond Vital as Lt. Tavernier, Olga Tschechowa as Anais and Marise Maia as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Italian Straw Hat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Italian Straw Hat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Italian Straw Hat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Italian Straw Hat (1928)?
- In US, The Italian Straw Hat is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Italian Straw Hat worth watching?
- The Italian Straw Hat holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Italian Straw Hat?
- The Italian Straw Hat stars Albert Préjean, Geymond Vital, Olga Tschechowa, Marise Maia and Yvonneck.
- When was The Italian Straw Hat released?
- The Italian Straw Hat was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.