Night Owls (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1930, Night Owls is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Policeman Edgar Kennedy is told by his chief he better stop a string of burglaries that have been happening on his watch or else he will get the sack. He persuades vagrants Stan and Ollie to rob the chief's house so he can regain his reputation by catching them. The policeman promises to later get the boys off. Things do not go as planned.
Who’s in it. Night Owls stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Edgar Kennedy as Officer Kennedy and James Finlayson as Meadows, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Night Owls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Owls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Owls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Owls (1930)?
- In US, Night Owls is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Owls worth watching?
- Night Owls holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night Owls?
- Night Owls stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, James Finlayson and Anders Randolf.
- When was Night Owls released?
- Night Owls was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.