The Sap from Syracuse (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1930, The Sap from Syracuse is a comedy, romance and music film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 68 minutes. “AMERICA'S WISEST WISE CRACKER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ellen Saunders is an heiress on a cruise to Europe being pursued by a day laborer mistaken for a prominent mining engineer. During the cruise, he foils two crooks trying to get their hands on her lucrative nickel mine.
Who’s in it. The Sap from Syracuse stars Jack Oakie as Littleton Looney, Ginger Rogers as Ellen Saunders, George Barbier as Senator Powell and Granville Bates as Sidney Nycross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Sap from Syracuse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sap from Syracuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sap from Syracuse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sap from Syracuse (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sap from Syracuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sap from Syracuse worth watching?
- The Sap from Syracuse holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sap from Syracuse?
- The Sap from Syracuse stars Jack Oakie, Ginger Rogers, George Barbier, Granville Bates and Sidney Riggs.
- When was The Sap from Syracuse released?
- The Sap from Syracuse was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.