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6.2/10
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The boys team up with a likable con man to help a pretty singer's mother who's been taken in by swindlers.The boys team up with a likable con man to help a pretty singer's mother who's been taken in by swindlers.The boys team up with a likable con man to help a pretty singer's mother who's been taken in by swindlers.
Robert Bailey
- Chester Wright
- (as Bob Bailey)
Gladys Blake
- Dice-Game Operator
- (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
- Carnival Patron
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Carnival Worker
- (uncredited)
James Bush
- Jimmy O'Grady - Henchman
- (uncredited)
Anthony Caruso
- Mike
- (uncredited)
Gordon Carveth
- Bouncer
- (uncredited)
Chick Collins
- Joe Taylor - Henchman
- (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
- Barker for Bearded Lady
- (uncredited)
Roy Damron
- Carnival Patron
- (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
- Hotel Desk Clerk
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOliver Hardy, who uncharacteristically has solo scenes without partner Stan Laurel, rated this film as one of his five favorites.
- GoofsWhen Oliver Hardy is disguised as the Southern colonel he hands a prop to juvenile lead Bob Bailey and says, "Here, Bob." However, Bailey's character is named Chester Wright.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic (2011)
- SoundtracksThe Moon Kissed the Mississippi
(1943)
Music by Lew Pollack
Lyrics by Charles Newman
Sung by Vivian Blaine (uncredited)
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Past their best
They weren't as good as they'd been but still better than any other double act. This film was too plot heavy but held my attention for at least an hour and made me laugh. What more could one want from a comedy? They should definitely have been put into an MGM musical.
- marktayloruk
- Jul 10, 2021
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- Also known as
- Dick und Doof - Die Wunderpille
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- Budget
- $310,600 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 15 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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