Sons of the Desert (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1933, Sons of the Desert is a comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 65 minutes. “Their new full-length feature picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
Who’s in it. Sons of the Desert stars Stan Laurel as Stanley 'Stan' Laurel, Oliver Hardy as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy, Mae Busch as Mrs. Lottie Hardy and Dorothy Christy as Mrs. Betty Laurel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sons of the Desert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sons of the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sons of the Desert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons of the Desert (1933)?
- In US, Sons of the Desert is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sons of the Desert worth watching?
- Sons of the Desert holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sons of the Desert?
- Sons of the Desert stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Dorothy Christy and Charley Chase.
- When was Sons of the Desert released?
- Sons of the Desert was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.