Movie: An Hour for Lunch

Top 6 Billed Cast

Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley

Lecturer / Joe

Frank McLure
Frank McLure

Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Jules Cowles
Jules Cowles

Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

John Butler
John Butler

Harry - Greets Joe (uncredited)

Charles Dorety
Charles Dorety

Elevator Rider (uncredited)

Dick Wessel
Dick Wessel

Drugstore Lunch Counterman (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    Benchley shows how to budget one's time during lunch hour to get things done efficiently. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.

  • Release Date

    1939-03-17

  • Average

    4.5

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
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    English
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