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The Gay Nighties

4.3193320mMovieComedy

This short features two women who run around in their nighties. Paul McCullough spends most of the picture in a dress, and Bobby Clark does an extended riff on the word "Alright!" which Lou Costello later stole verbatim. There is a…

DirectorMark Sandrich
WritersBen Holmes·John Grey

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Cast · Directed by Mark Sandrich

BC
Bobby Clark
B. Oglethorpe Hives
PM
Paul McCullough
Blodgett
JFJames Finlayson
James Finlayson
Mr. Amos Pipp
DGDorothy Granger
Dorothy Granger
Mrs. Sylvia Beezley
JSJohn Sheehan
John Sheehan
Mr. Oliver Beezley
MCMonte Collins
Monte Collins
Hotel Detective
SSSandra Shaw
Sandra Shaw
Countess
CWCharles Williams
Charles Williams
Timid Man
FOFrank O'Connor
Frank O'Connor
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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The Gay Nighties — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Gay Nighties?

The Gay Nighties isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Gay Nighties on Netflix?

No, The Gay Nighties is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Gay Nighties on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Gay Nighties isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Gay Nighties for free?

The Gay Nighties isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Gay Nighties?

The Gay Nighties hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 10, 1933. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.