---
title: "Check and Double Check"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/check-and-double-check-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 111370
imdb_id: "tt0020758"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Check and Double Check (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/check-and-double-check-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Check and Double Check is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film produced and released by RKO Radio Pictures. Directed by Melville W. Brown, the film is based on the Amos 'n' Andy radio show, with the title derived from a catchphrase associated with the show. The cast includes Freeman F. Gosden, Charles J. Correll, Sue Carol, and Irene Rich. The storyline features Amos and Andy trying to make a go of their open-air taxi business while they get caught up in a society hassle, which involves driving musicians to a fancy party. Released in the United States on October 2, 1930, the comedy has a runtime of either one hour and seventeen minutes or one hour and ten minutes depending on the source. It was marketed as the first all-talking motion picture featuring the characters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Hoopla, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Melville W. Brown
- **Networks / Studios**: RKO Radio Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Freeman F. Gosden** as *Amos Jones*
- **Charles J. Correll** as *Andrew Hogg Brown*
- **Sue Carol** as *Jean Blair*
- **Irene Rich** as *Mrs. Blair*
- **Ralf Harolde** as *Ralph Crawford*
- **Charles Morton** as *Richard Williams*
- **Edward Martindel** as *John Blair*
- **Rita La Roy** as *Elinor Crawford*
- **Russ Powell** as *Kingfish*
- **Roscoe Ates** as *Brother Arthur*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Check and Double Check online?
Check and Double Check is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, Artiflix, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Check and Double Check worth watching?
Check and Double Check holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Check and Double Check and when was it released?
Check and Double Check is a feature film with a runtime of 77 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Check and Double Check?
Check and Double Check was directed by Melville W. Brown.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Check and Double Check — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/111370)
- [Check and Double Check - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Check_and_Double_Check)
- [Check and Double Check](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Check and Double Check (1930) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/111370-check-and-double-check)
- [Check and Double Check (1930) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0020758/)

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