Orders Is Orders (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film
Released in 1933, Orders Is Orders is a comedy film directed by Walter Forde, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. A brash American movie producer arrives at an army base in England wanting to shoot a movie and use the soldiers as extras. The base commander doesn't want any part of it, but the producer and his secretary cook up a scheme to trick the officer into letting him use the base and its men. Their plan succeeds, but things don't turn out quite the way they were expecting.
Who’s in it. Orders Is Orders stars Charlotte Greenwood as Wanda Sinclair, James Gleason as Ed Waggermeyer, Ray Milland as Dashwood and Finlay Currie as Dave, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orders Is Orders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orders Is Orders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orders Is Orders (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orders Is Orders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Orders Is Orders?
- Orders Is Orders stars Charlotte Greenwood, James Gleason, Ray Milland, Finlay Currie and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was Orders Is Orders released?
- Orders Is Orders was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.