Two wannabe bandits join the service of a dashing nobleman, who secretly masquerades as Fra Diavolo, a notorious outlaw.
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Dennis King | ... | Fra Diavolo / Marquis de San Marco | |
| Thelma Todd | ... | Lady Pamela | |
| James Finlayson | ... | Lord Rocburg | |
| Lucile Browne | ... | Zerlina | |
| Arthur Pierson | ... | Lorenzo | |
| Henry Armetta | ... | Matteo | |
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Matt McHugh | ... | Francesco |
| Lane Chandler | ... | Lieutenant | |
| Nina Quartero | ... | Rita (as Nena Quartaro) | |
| Wilfred Lucas | ... | Alessandro | |
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James C. Morton | ... | Woodchopper |
| Stan Laurel | ... | Stanlio | |
| Oliver Hardy | ... | Ollio | |
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At Stanlio's urging, Ollio foists himself off as the dread singing bandit Fra Diavolo and unknowingly attempts to rob the notorious brigand himself. As punishment, Diavolo orders Stanlio to hang Ollio, but gives them a second chance when Stanlio bungles the job. Taking them on as his retainers, Diavolo travels to the Tavern de Cucu in his guise as the foppish Marquis de San Marco to rob the rich, aged Lord Rocburg and woo beauteous Lady Pamela. Stanlio drives Ollio and the innkeeper to distraction by playing "earsie kneesie nosie" and "finger wiggle," and gets drunk helping Ollio fill tankards of wine, sending him into an uncontrollable laughing fit. The boys plot to capture Diavolo but wind up with him in front of a firing squad. Written by Paul Penna <tterrace@wco.com>
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In the early eighteenth century, Northern Italy was terrorized by bandits. Boldest among the robber-chieftains was Fra Diavolo (The Devil's Brother), who masqueraded as the elegant Marquis de San Marco in order to mingle with the rich. Great lords lost their gold to him-great ladies their hearts.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
5 May 1933 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bogus Bandits See more »Filming Locations:
Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Ollio: Tut - tut - tut - - tut. You think that I'm perturbed by his idle twaddle?
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(1928) (uncredited)
Music by Marvin Hatley
In the score often for Laurel and Hardy's antics
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Trivia
In the wine cellar scene, it is so cold that Ollio's breath can be seen. See more »Goofs
Position of the noose during the hanging sequence. See more »Quotes
Stanlio: Maybe we better not be bandits.Ollio: Tut - tut - tut - - tut. You think that I'm perturbed by his idle twaddle?
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Crazy Credits
Ollio is played by Oliver Hardy, but Stanlio is played by X. See more »Alternate Versions
'Cry Babes, "East Comem, Easy Go" and "In Trouuble" were shortened edited versions created specifically for TV. See more »Soundtracks
Ku-Ku(1928) (uncredited)
Music by Marvin Hatley
In the score often for Laurel and Hardy's antics
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As someone else mentioned, when Laurel & Hardy ventured into feature length films, they often adapted operettas. This is the best of the lot, although "The Bohemian Girl" runs a close second. This is L&H at the top of their form. I've seen every L&H film still extant, and this definitely ranks in the top five.
The plot stays fairly close to the operetta in most major details, but adds genius bits of comic business for Stan & Ollie. The catchiest tune in the original, the "Romanze" (or Diablo's theme) is retained and used as a center piece for some of the funniest bits in the show.
For those who can appreciate Stan Laurel's sublime comedic genius (he was the brains and creative force of the duo), I can't recommend this highly enough.