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The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930)

Passed  -  Comedy | Short | Crime  -  6 September 1930 (USA)
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It looks like the boys won't need to fish off the end of the pier to feed themselves any longer when Stanley's rich uncle Ebenezer Laurel dies, leaving a large estate. But when he and ... See full summary »

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It looks like the boys won't need to fish off the end of the pier to feed themselves any longer when Stanley's rich uncle Ebenezer Laurel dies, leaving a large estate. But when he and Oliver arrive for the reading of the will, they learn that Ebenezer was murdered, and that Stan, along with all the other relatives, is a prime suspect. Written by Paul Penna <tterrace@wco.com>

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newspaper | candle | trapdoor | bat | knife | See more »

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Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy decided they needed a rest -- They had been out of work since 1921.

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Comedy | Short | Crime | Mystery

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6 September 1930 (USA)  »

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(Western Electric Sound System) (A Victor Recording)

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The elaborate interior sets built for this short were kept and used for future productions up through some of Hal Roach's television productions in the 1950s. See more »

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The newspaper is restored after being crumpled twice. See more »

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Stanley: Septober... Octember... No wonder.
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Edited into Noche de duendes (1930) See more »

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"Ku-Ku"
(1928) (uncredited)
Written by Marvin Hatley
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A very welcome change of pace
27 November 2006 | by (Bradenton, Florida) – See all my reviews

This is one of the most original films Laurel and Hardy made together. In so many of their wonderful shorts, there is a tendency to repeat the same themes again and again, so I was thrilled at this film. Now it isn't the funniest film they ever made, though it is better than average and provided some excellent laughs. The film begins with Stan and Ollie in their usual situation--they are hungry and don't have a job. However, Ollie sees a classified ad seeking to disburse a fortune to a man who Stan happens to be related to! However, just before they walk in to claim the fortune, the police announce that the uncle was murdered and everyone--including Stan and Ollie, are suspects. The rest of the film are the to be expected haunted house gags, but they are done very well. And the conclusion is also done excellently. The film is a nice departure and one I strongly recommend you see if you want a laugh.


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