Call of the Cuckoo (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1927, Call of the Cuckoo is a comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Mishaps befall a new home owner located next door to an insane asylum.
Who’s in it. Call of the Cuckoo stars Max Davidson as Papa Gimplewart, Lillian Elliott as Mama Gimplewart, Spec O'Donnell as Love's Greatest Mistake and Stan Laurel as Asylum Inmate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Call of the Cuckoo 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 Call of the Cuckoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call of the Cuckoo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call of the Cuckoo (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Call of the Cuckoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Call of the Cuckoo worth watching?
- Call of the Cuckoo holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Call of the Cuckoo?
- Call of the Cuckoo stars Max Davidson, Lillian Elliott, Spec O'Donnell, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
- When was Call of the Cuckoo released?
- Call of the Cuckoo was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.