School's Out (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1930, School's Out is a comedy and family film directed by Robert F. McGowan, running about 20 minutes. “The kids mistake Miss Crabtree's brother for a potential boyfriend, and plot to discourage him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the brother of their teacher Miss Crabtree comes to visit, the children mistake him for a suitor. The children tell abominable lies about Miss Crabtree to try to discourage the man. Meanwhile, one of the children is selling answers to the upcoming oral exam. Unfortunately for the students, the young entrepreneur used a book of minstrelsy and blackface as his source for the "answers".
Who’s in it. School's Out stars Matthew Beard as Hercules, Norman Chaney as Chubby Chaney, Jackie Cooper as Jackie Cooper and Dorothy DeBorba as Dorothy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, School's Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School's Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of School's Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School's Out (1930)?
- In US, School's Out is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is School's Out worth watching?
- School's Out holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School's Out?
- School's Out stars Matthew Beard, Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Dorothy DeBorba and Allen 'Farina' Hoskins.
- When was School's Out released?
- School's Out was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.