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7.3/10 • 86

1933-10-070h 19m

Comedy

In this short film, Laurel and Hardy wage battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers, and the laws of physics during a routine work day at a sawmill.

Directors
Lloyd French
Writters
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Stanley Rauh, Charley Rogers, Charlie Hall
Editors
Stan Laurel, Bert Jordan

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Stan Laurel

    Stan Laurel

    Stan

  2. Oliver Hardy

    Oliver Hardy

    Ollie

  3. Dick Gilbert

    Dick Gilbert

    Shoveler (uncredited)

  4. Charlie Hall

    Charlie Hall

    Shop Worker (uncredited)

  5. Jack Hill

    Jack Hill

    Shop Worker (uncredited)

  6. Tiny Sandford

    Tiny Sandford

    Shop Foreman (uncredited)

  7. Charley Young

    Charley Young

    Shop Worker (uncredited)

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talisencrw

Jun 26, 2016

9/10

While the plot's comparatively thin, this is a very enjoyable short film from the boys with some of the finest gags, and is thus essential viewing for comedic fans of all ages and of any filmic era.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
slapstick comedyblack and whitesawmillwater leakshort film