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Sons of the Desert

  • 19331933
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
9.2K
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Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
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When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
9.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writers
    • Frank Craven(story)
    • Oliver Hardy(uncredited)
    • Jack Barty(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Stan Laurel
    • Oliver Hardy
    • Charley Chase
  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writers
    • Frank Craven(story)
    • Oliver Hardy(uncredited)
    • Jack Barty(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Stan Laurel
    • Oliver Hardy
    • Charley Chase
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 82User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Trailer 3:15
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    Photos23

    Rerelease poster, A1
    Oliver Hardy, Ernie Alexander, Jimmy Aubrey, Eddie Baker, Brooks Benedict, Chet Brandenburg, Don Brodie, Bobby Burns, Charita Alden, Charley Chase, Ellen Corby, John Elliott, Curt Furberg, Charles Giblyn, William Gillespie, Marvin Hatley, Michael Jeffers, Suzanna Kim, Stan Laurel, Charles McAvoy, Philo McCullough, John Merton, Nina Quartero, Al Thompson, Charley Young, and Marta DeVeaux in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy, Charita Alden, Charley Chase, Marvin Hatley, Suzanna Kim, Stan Laurel, Ty Parvis, and Marta DeVeaux in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy, Charita Alden, Charley Chase, Marvin Hatley, Suzanna Kim, Stan Laurel, Ty Parvis, Nina Quartero, and Marta DeVeaux in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, and Stan Laurel in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Charley Chase in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Sons of the Desert (1933)

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    Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel
    • Stan Laurel
    Oliver Hardy
    Oliver Hardy
    • Oliver Hardy
    Charley Chase
    Charley Chase
    • Charley
    Mae Busch
    Mae Busch
    • Mrs. Lottie Hardy
    Dorothy Christy
    Dorothy Christy
    • Mrs. Betty Laurel
    Lucien Littlefield
    Lucien Littlefield
    • Dr. Horace Meddick
    Charita Alden
    • Lead Hula Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Ernie Alexander
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Aubrey
    Jimmy Aubrey
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Baker
    Eddie Baker
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Bernard
    Harry Bernard
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Brawny Speakeasy Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Chet Brandenburg
    Chet Brandenburg
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Burns
    Bobby Burns
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Campanaro
    • Steamship Announcement Witness
    • (uncredited)
    Baldwin Cooke
    Baldwin Cooke
    • Man Introducing Steamship Official
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • William A. Seiter
    • Writers
      • Frank Craven(story)
      • Oliver Hardy(uncredited)
      • Jack Barty(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      According to studio publicity releases, scenes had to be re shot frequently because director and crew would often break up in laughter over the stars' antics. The story went on to assert that Stan Laurel's expression in the scene with Charley Chase was so funny "that it completely upset the equanimity of Hardy, and it was several minutes before the latter was able to regain his composure." According to film historian Richard W. Bann (a specialist on the films produced by Hal Roach Studios), Hal Roach recalled in 1979 how often such things happened on set. "I was never upset that it was costing me money," he said. "I was upset that we couldn't use some of the funniest scenes we saw every day," the ones that were ruined by cast or crew members breaking up.
    • Goofs
      No one who goes out in the rain is ever wet when he or she comes back inside.
    • Quotes

      Oliver: Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

    • Alternate versions
      The opening MGM lion has been removed from all available prints.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dance of the Cookoos (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Honolulu Baby
      (uncredited)
      Written by Marvin Hatley
      Sung by Ty Parvis and danced by Charita Alden and others
      Also Performed by Oliver Hardy (vocal and guitar) and sung a cappella by Stan Laurel

    User reviews82

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    10/10
    Off To A Convention With Mr. Laurel & Mr. Hardy
    Ollie wants to attend the annual convention of THE SONS OF THE DESERT in Chicago & have lodge brother Stan go with him. Their wives, however, have other plans. From such tiny acorns of humor do mighty oaks of hilarity grow...

    This is a wonderfully funny film, with the Boys at their very best. Watch Stan's face as he eats the wax apple, or Ollie as he attempts to stand-up to his formidable spouse. The Sons themselves are a spoof of every fraternal organization that's ever taken itself too seriously.

    Hilarious Charley Chase is the epitome of every obnoxious conventioneer you've ever tried to avoid. Mae Busch & Dorothy Christy are good fun as the Boys' wives, while Lucien Littlefield scores as a veterinarian called in to doctor Ollie.

    Extra-sharp movie mavens will spot Charlie Hall as one of the waiters at the beginning of the 'Honolulu Baby' sequence; they will also recognize the voice of Billy Gilbert as the steamship official giving the announcement about the shipwreck survivors.
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    • Jun 10, 2000

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    • Release date
      • December 29, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fraternally Yours
    • Filming locations
      • Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Hal Roach Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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