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Their First Mistake is a american film of genre Comedy directed by George Marshall released in USA on 5 november 1932 with Stan Laurel
Their First Mistake (1932)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 5 november 1932
Length 21minutes
Directed by George Marshall
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Rating71%
Their First Mistake is a 1932 short film starring Laurel and Hardy, directed by George Marshall and produced by Hal Roach.
Synopsis
Mrs. Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs. Hardy says that she will leave him if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does. Unfortunately, his wife has left their apartment on returning, and a process server delivers a paper informing Ollie that she is suing him for divorce, naming Stan as co-respondent. The boys are now left to look after the infant on their own.Actors
Stan Laurel
(Stan)
Oliver Hardy
(Ollie)
Mae Busch
(Mrs. Arabella Hardy)
Billy Gilbert
(Process server)
George Marshall
(Neighbor)
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Genres War, Comedy
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Rating74%
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