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When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.
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- 1 win
Charita Alden
- Lead Hula Dancer
- (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
- Son of the Desert
- (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
- Son of the Desert
- (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
- Son of the Desert
- (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
- …
Stanley Blystone
- Brawny Speakeasy Manager
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Son of the Desert
- (uncredited)
Don Brodie
- Son of the Desert
- (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
- Son of the Desert
- (uncredited)
Tony Campanaro
- Steamship Announcement Witness
- (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
- Man Introducing Steamship Official
- (uncredited)
- …
- Director
- Writers
- Frank Craven
- Oliver Hardy(uncredited)
- Jack Barty(uncredited)
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- TriviaAccording to studio publicity releases, scenes had to be re shot frequently because director and crew would often break up in laughter over the stars' antics. The story went on to assert that Stan Laurel's expression in the scene with Charley Chase was so funny "that it completely upset the equanimity of Hardy, and it was several minutes before the latter was able to regain his composure." According to film historian Richard W. Bann (a specialist on the films produced by Hal Roach Studios), Hal Roach recalled in 1979 how often such things happened on set. "I was never upset that it was costing me money," he said. "I was upset that we couldn't use some of the funniest scenes we saw every day," the ones that were ruined by cast or crew members breaking up.
- GoofsWhen Laurel and Hardy are returned to their wives by the police officer, as they are led inside the house, the camera tilts back slightly and the boom mic is visible at the top of the frame as they walk toward the couch.
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, "I FIGLI DEL DESERTO (1933) - New Widescreen Edition + I DUE LEGIONARI (Legione straniera, 1931)", re-edited in double version (1.33:1 and 1.78:1) with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsEdited into Dance of the Cookoos (1982)
- SoundtracksHonolulu Baby
(uncredited)
Written by Marvin Hatley
Sung by Ty Parvis and danced by Charita Alden and others
Also Performed by Oliver Hardy (vocal and guitar) and sung a cappella by Stan Laurel
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I'd give it an 11
Almost perfect! The finish isn't up to the rest of the movie, but the absolutely hilarious beginning and middle make it one of the funniest movies ever.
Here are Stan and Ollie at their peak. Many of their trademark gags and takes appear, easily woven into the story, perfectly timed and crafted with comic panache.
The plot- henpecked husbands sneaking off for revelry- is now rather obsolete, but that doesn't diminish the clever narrative movement. Putting Charley Chase into a small role enhanced it, and the wives were very well played.
I don't rate many movies a 10, but one that gives pleasure over and over and over deserves it.
Here are Stan and Ollie at their peak. Many of their trademark gags and takes appear, easily woven into the story, perfectly timed and crafted with comic panache.
The plot- henpecked husbands sneaking off for revelry- is now rather obsolete, but that doesn't diminish the clever narrative movement. Putting Charley Chase into a small role enhanced it, and the wives were very well played.
I don't rate many movies a 10, but one that gives pleasure over and over and over deserves it.
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- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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