Love Birds (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Love Birds is a comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 61 minutes. “A nest egg of fun that will hatch a million laughs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. ZaSu Pitts and Slim Summerville meet when both are sold deeds to an abandoned ranch in the California desert. Their lonely lives become much more crowded when a drifter discovers gold on the property—though all he’s found is Slim’s missing filling. (adapted from MoMA capsule)
Who’s in it. Love Birds stars Zasu Pitts as Araminta Tootle, Slim Summerville as Henry Whipple, Mickey Rooney as Gladwyn Tootle and Frederick Burton as Barbwire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Love Birds 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 Love Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Birds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Birds (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Birds worth watching?
- Love Birds 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 Love Birds?
- Love Birds stars Zasu Pitts, Slim Summerville, Mickey Rooney, Frederick Burton and Emmett Vogan.
- When was Love Birds released?
- Love Birds was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.