---
title: "Double Trouble"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/double-trouble-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 349021
imdb_id: "tt0033549"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 63
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Double Trouble (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/double-trouble-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Double Trouble is a 1941 comedy film released by Monogram on November 21, 1941, directed by William West. The film stars Harry Langdon and Charley Rogers as two bumbling brothers who take jobs at a New York food cannery and accidentally lose a valuable diamond inside a can of pork-and-beans.

The cultural significance of the film lies in its place among historical American cinema from 1941, featuring a cast that also includes Cathy Lewis, Louise Currie, and Dave O'Brien, with a working title during production of Here We Go Again. With a runtime of 1 hour and 3 minutes, it delivers a focused comedic narrative suitable for fans of vintage cinema.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two bumbling brothers accidentally lose a valuable diamond inside a can of pork-and-beans."

### Why Watch
- Starring performances by Harry Langdon and Charley Rogers
- A brisk runtime of 1 hour and 3 minutes
- A comedic plot involving a misplaced diamond in a food cannery

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a short runtime of just over one hour which may leave viewers wanting more development.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is comedic and lighthearted, featuring a brief runtime of one hour and three minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1941-comedy, #monogram-pictures, #food-cannery-setting, #lost-diamond, #bumbling-brothers, #slapstick-antics

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/double-trouble-1941#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William West
- **Networks / Studios**: Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harry Langdon** as *Albert "Bert" Prattle*
- **Charley Rogers** as *Alfred "Alf" Prattle*
- **Cathy Lewis** as *Peggy Whitmore*
- **Dave O'Brien** as *Sparky Barton*
- **Mira McKinney** as *Mrs. Whitmore*
- **Frank Jaquet** as *John W. Whitmore*
- **Benny Rubin** as *Cafe cook*
- **Wheeler Oakman** as *Kimble*
- **Louise Currie** as *Miss Mink*
- **David Cavendish** as *Seaman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Double Trouble (1941)?
Streaming availability for Double Trouble is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Double Trouble (1941) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1941 Monogram comedies starring Harry Langdon and Charley Rogers.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Double Trouble (1941)?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 3 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Double Trouble (1941)?
Double Trouble is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Double Trouble — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/349021)
- [Double Trouble (1941 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Trouble_(1941_film))
- [Double Trouble (1941) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/168353-double-trouble)
- [Double Trouble (1941)](https://www.sms.cz/film/double-trouble-1941)
- [Double Trouble (1915) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/23996-double-trouble/prehled/)

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