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Clear the Decks (1929): cast, story & where to watch

1929 · Film

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Released in 1929, Clear the Decks is a notable film directed by Joseph Henabery.

What it’s about. This 1929 drama about mistaken identities contains three eight minute scenes that involve talking. The rest of the film is silent and subtitled. The trouble begins when the hero follows a pretty lady aboard an ocean liner. He boards the ship using the name of his friend who was supposed to take the cruise for health reasons. The friend was told that if he did not board the boat, he would not receive his inheritance. Unfortunately for the hero, a male nurse believes that he is the sick friend and forces him to stay in the cabin and subsist upon a diet of goat's milk.

Who’s in it. Clear the Decks stars Reginald Denny as Jack Armitage, Olive Hasbrouck as Miss Bronson, Otis Harlan as Pussyfoot and Lucien Littlefield as Plinge, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clear the Decks page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Clear the Decks (1929)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clear the Decks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Clear the Decks?
Clear the Decks stars Reginald Denny, Olive Hasbrouck, Otis Harlan, Lucien Littlefield and Robert Anderson.
When was Clear the Decks released?
Clear the Decks was released in 1929.