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Bubbling Over (1934)

Movie ★ 5.0 20 min

Comedy

In this all-black short musical comedy, a woman has a husband so lazy she can stick a pin in him without him waking up... but announcing lunch gets him up pretty fast. She's also saddled with a bevy of his lazy relatives. Four more come by and sing as a quartet. After the wife learns they had been traveling men, she advises them to keep traveling and kicks them out...

Leigh Jason Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 19, 1934
Runtime
20 min
IMDb
tt0135175

Themes

Cast

Ethel Waters Ethel Waters Ethel Peabody Hamtree Harrington Presbee Peabody Frank L. Wilson Swami River

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bubbling Over about?
In this all-black short musical comedy, a woman has a husband so lazy she can stick a pin in him without him waking up... but announcing lunch gets him up pretty fast. She's also saddled with a bevy of his lazy relatives. Four more come by and sing as a quartet. After the wife learns they had been traveling men, she advises them to keep traveling and kicks them out...
Who directed Bubbling Over?
Bubbling Over was directed by Leigh Jason.
Who stars in Bubbling Over?
Bubbling Over stars Ethel Waters, Hamtree Harrington, Frank L. Wilson.
When was Bubbling Over released?
Bubbling Over is a 1934 comedy film.
Where can I watch Bubbling Over?
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