The read
It runs a compact 21m.
Synopsis
Policeman Edgar Kennedy is told by his chief he better stop a string of burglaries that have been happening on his watch or else he will get the sack. He persuades vagrants Stan and Ollie to rob the chief's house so he can regain his reputation by catching them. The policeman promises to later get the boys off. Things do not go as planned.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
50 audience votes
Key crew
- James ParrottDirector
- H.M. WalkerWriter
Cast
- Stan LaurelStan
- Oliver HardyOllie
- Edgar KennedyOfficer Kennedy
- James FinlaysonMeadows
- Anders RandolfPolice Chief
Stills
Themes
black and whitepre-codeshort film