One Good Turn(1931)
Overview
Down and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.
Director
James W. Horne
Studio
Hal Roach Studios
Cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Mary Carr
as Old Lady
James Finlayson
as A Community Player
Billy Gilbert
as Drunk
Dorothy Granger
as A Community Player (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as A Community Player (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1931
Runtime
0h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Hal Roach Studios • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Down and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.
Who directed One Good Turn?▼
One Good Turn was directed by James W. Horne and released in 1931. It is a comedy film.
How long is One Good Turn?▼
One Good Turn has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
Who stars in One Good Turn?▼
The cast of One Good Turn includes Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Mary Carr as Old Lady, James Finlayson as A Community Player, Billy Gilbert as Drunk and more.
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