Tell It to Sweeney (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1927, Tell It to Sweeney is a comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Luke Beamish is the engineer of the Isobel, an old iron steed, and Cannonball Casey handles the throttle of the Mogul, a modern locomotive. Cannonball falls in love with Doris, Luke's daughter, who is greatly admired by Jack Sweeney, the railroad president's son. Doris rejects Casey's affections, considering him a bully, and consequently Casey challenges Jack to a wrestling match at the picnic.
Who’s in it. Tell It to Sweeney stars Chester Conklin as Luke Beamish, George Bancroft as Cannonball Casey, Jack Luden as Jack Sweeney and Doris Hill as Doris Beamish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Tell It to Sweeney sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tell It to Sweeney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tell It to Sweeney tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tell It to Sweeney (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tell It to Sweeney change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tell It to Sweeney worth watching?
- Tell It to Sweeney holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tell It to Sweeney?
- Tell It to Sweeney stars Chester Conklin, George Bancroft, Jack Luden, Doris Hill and Frank Bond.
- When was Tell It to Sweeney released?
- Tell It to Sweeney was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.