The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
Down and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
47 audience votes
Key crew
- James W. HorneDirector
- Marvin HatleyOriginal Music Composer
- Leroy ShieldOriginal Music Composer
- Stan LaurelWriter
- James ParrottWriter
- Charley RogersWriter
Cast
- Stan LaurelStan
- Oliver HardyOllie
- Mary CarrOld Lady
- James FinlaysonA Community Player
- Billy GilbertDrunk
- Dorothy GrangerA Community Player (uncredited)
- Harry 'Snub' PollardA Community Player (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
black and whiteshort film