Laughing Gravy (1931)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

James W. Horne

Writer:

H.M. Walker (writer)

Release Date:

4 April 1931 (USA)

Genre:

Short | Comedy

Plot:

Stanley and Oliver try unsuccessfully to keep their pet dog, "Laughing Gravy" hidden from their grumpy landlord...

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Snow | Landlord | Laurel And Hardy | Restored Sub Plot

Cast

Stan Laurel	...	Stan
Oliver Hardy	...	Ollie
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Harry Bernard	...	Policeman
Charles Dorety	...	Drunk
Laughing Gravy	...	Laughing Gravy (the dog)
Charlie Hall	...	Landlord

Runtime:

USA:20 min (original version) | USA:31 min (restored version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

UK:U

Company:

Hal Roach Studios

Trivia:

"Laughing Gravy" was the actual name of the little dog. It made numerous appearances in Hal Roach productions.

Movie Connections:

Alternate language version of Les carottiers (1931)

Puppy Love With Mr. Laurel & Mr. Hardy

A LAUREL & HARDY Comedy Short.

Stan & Ollie are sharing a room in a boarding house with their cute canine, LAUGHING GRAVY. Trouble is, mutts aren't allowed on the premises and what the Boys go through to keep theirs hidden shouldn't happen to a dog...

A hilarious little film, one of the best, although ending with a suicide is a bit much. Highlight: Stan & Ollie on the roof. That's Charlie Hall as the ferocious landlord.