One Good Turn (1931)

One Good Turn (1931) poster

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
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marvin Hatley, Leroy Shield
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

black and white, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Good Turn about?
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.
Who stars in One Good Turn?
One Good Turn stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mary Carr, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert, Dorothy Granger.
How long is One Good Turn?
One Good Turn has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is One Good Turn?
One Good Turn is a Comedy film.
Where was One Good Turn produced?
One Good Turn was produced in United States of America.