black and white,short film

One Good Turn (1931)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
James W. Horne
  • Profile picture of Stan Laurel
    Stan Stan Laurel
  • Profile picture of Oliver Hardy
    Ollie Oliver Hardy
  • Profile picture of Mary Carr
    Old Lady Mary Carr
  • Profile picture of James Finlayson
    A Community Player James Finlayson
  • Profile picture of Billy Gilbert
    Drunk Billy Gilbert
  • Profile picture of Dorothy Granger
    A Community Player (uncredited) Dorothy Granger
  • Profile picture of Harry 'Snub' Pollard
    A Community Player (uncredited) Harry 'Snub' Pollard

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Keywords

  • black and white
  • short film