Diet (1935 film)

Diet is a 1935 American comedy-drama film written and directed by George Andy and starring Oliver Hardy, (one of few times he wasn't paired with Stan Laurel, though Stan does make a brief cameo) and Myrna Loy. The film is about a newspaper editor with a large appetite who is suggested by his doctor to go on a diet for an entire year, all while reconnecting with his estranged daughter. The film examines the subject matter of obesity, family and fatherhood.

Produced by Hal Roach Studios and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film was not marketed as a drama but instead as a pure comedy, in part due to the involvement of Oliver Hardy and as a result, was a flop upon release. Since then however it has gained a reappreciation, with many praising Hardy's performance. The film is now in the public domain.

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Official Home Media

 * 1990 Video Treasures VHS (Colorized edition)
 * 2010 RHI Entertainment DVD
 * 2022 ClassicFlix Blu-ray