This is definitely a "lesser known" comedy short from the 1920s. The only reason I saw it was because it was on a DVD by Kino Films featuring non-Laurel and Hardy shorts featuring Ollie. They are interesting and historically important, but also generally average to below average for the style film. Compared to shorts by Chaplin, Keaton, Arbuckle and Lloyd, they are definitely a step below them in quality and humor. Also, the accompanying music was pretty poor by the standards of other silent DVDs. I ended up turning OFF the sound due to the inappropriateness of the music to set the proper mood. But, despite this, they are still worth seeing.
You'll notice in the heading that I said the film has "genuinely funny moments". That's because the film is generally average to below average, as Bobby Roy and Oliver Hardy just don't have much chemistry together. BUT, there are also some funny scenes from a purely slapstick level. I loved the sight of the sanitarium being accidentally wallpapered with circus posters--I couldn't help but chuckle. However, apart from that and a few other small laughs, this is an imminently forgettable short.
