Movie: On the Loose

Top 10 Billed Cast

Zasu Pitts
Zasu Pitts

Zasu

Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd

Thelma

John Loder
John Loder

Mr. Loder

Claud Allister
Claud Allister

Mr. Loder's friend

Billy Gilbert
Billy Gilbert

Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)

Stan Laurel
Stan Laurel

New Suitor (uncredited)

Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy

New Suitor (uncredited)

Gordon Douglas
Gordon Douglas

Fun House Worker (uncredited)

Estelle Etterre
Estelle Etterre

Shop Model (uncredited)

Otto Fries
Otto Fries

Belligerent Bully (uncredited)

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    Two young women, Zasu and Thelma, complain that all of their dates take them to Coney Island. The next day a car goes by and they are splashed with mud. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date.

  • Release Date

    1931-12-26

  • Average

    6.875

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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    English
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