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Do Detectives Think? (1927)

19 min  -  Comedy | Short  -   20 November 1927 (USA)
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An escaped convict is out to kill the judge who sentenced him. Two inept detectives are hired to guard the judge.

Director:

Fred Guiol

Writers:

Hal Roach, H.M. Walker (titles)

Stars:

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and James Finlayson
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Cast

Cast overview:
Stan Laurel ...
Ferdinand Finkleberry
Oliver Hardy ...
Sherlock Pinkham
James Finlayson James Finlayson ...
Judge Foozle
Viola Richard Viola Richard ...
Mrs. Foozle
Noah Young Noah Young ...
The Tipton Slasher
Frank Brownlee Frank Brownlee ...
Detective agency boss
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An escaped convict is out to kill the judge who sentenced him. Two inept detectives are hired to guard the judge. Written by Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Laurel And Hardy | Silent Film | Silent | Fake Butler | Two Reeler

Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Country:

USA

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dick und Doof: Das Fleischermesser an der Gurgel See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Roach Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This was the first film in which Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy wore what were to become their trademark derbies. See more »

Connections

Remade as Going Bye-Bye! (1934) See more »