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Their First Mistake

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6.4/10 • 50

1932-11-050h 21m

Comedy

Mrs Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs Hardy says that she is through if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does. Unfortunately, his wife has left their apartment on returning, and a process server delivers a paper informing Ollie that she is suing him for divorce, naming Stan as correspondent. The boys are now left to look after the infant on their own.

Directors
George Marshall
Writters
Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers, Stan Laurel
Editors
Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers, Stan Laurel, Richard C. Currier

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Stan Laurel

    Stan Laurel

    Stan

  2. Oliver Hardy

    Oliver Hardy

    Ollie

  3. Mae Busch

    Mae Busch

    Mrs. Arabella Hardy

  4. Billy Gilbert

    Billy Gilbert

    Process server

  5. Marjorie Campbell

    Marjorie Campbell

    Adopted Baby

  6. George Marshall

    George Marshall

    Neighbor

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talisencrw

Jun 25, 2016

9/10

A great short film from the boys as Ollie is chastised by his angry wife for spending too much time going out with Stan, Ollie adopts a baby to smooth things over (!?) and are left taking care of the child themselves as the missus files for divorce and leaves him. Fine work by both a director and actors that truly understand how comedy works.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
adoptionbedmarriagetelephoneblack and whitedivorcedcrying babyshort film