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Leave 'Em Laughing

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This article is about the 1928 film. For the short film, seeLeave 'Em Laughing (2020 film).

Leave 'Em Laughing
Theatrical release poster
Directed byClyde Bruckman
Written byReed Heustis
Hal Roach
Produced byHal Roach
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Stevens
Edited byRichard C. Currier
Music byEvie Greene
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • January 28, 1928(1928-01-28)
Running time
21:48
LanguagesSilent film
English (Original intertitles)

Leave 'Em Laughingis a 1928 two-reelsilent filmstarringStan LaurelandOliver Hardy.Produced by theHal Roach Studios,it was shot in October 1927 and released January 28, 1928 byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Plot

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Stan cannot sleep owing to a painful toothache. Ollie, attempting to aid Stan, retrieves a hot-water bottle from the bathroom but repeatedly steps on a tack strewn across the floor. Subsequently, a mishap occurs as the water bottle lid loosens, resulting in water spilling onto the bed. This disturbance prompts their landlord to intervene, issuing an ultimatum for their eviction the following morning. A physical altercation ensues between the duo and the landlord, culminating in the latter's apparent fall down the stairs.

The subsequent day finds Stan seeking dental treatment for his toothache. However, his fear impedes his cooperation during the procedure. In a turn of events, Ollie inadvertently becomes the recipient of the dental procedure intended for Stan. Upon Ollie's unwitting extraction, the dentist mistakenly administersnitrous oxidegas to Stan, rendering them both unconscious. The effects of the gas extend to the dental staff as well.

Upon regaining consciousness, Stan and Ollie exit the dental office, still under the influence of the gas, resulting in uncontrollable laughter. This sets the stage for a chaotic sequence involving their impaired driving, leading to a series of mishaps at a bustling intersection. Their encounters include a confrontation with a traffic police officer, resulting in a scuffle, and a misguided attempt by the officer to transport them to jail, culminating in the immersion of their vehicle into an open sewer.

Cast

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Production notes

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Leave 'Em Laughingmarks the first appearance ofEdgar Kennedyin a Laurel and Hardy film.

Chapters ofThe Sons of the Desert(the international Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society) take their names from the duo's films.Leave 'Em Laughingchapters are currently located inBridgeport, Connecticut,theTwin Cities, MinnesotaandJacksonville, Florida.

Leave 'Em Laughingwas remade byThe Three StoogesasI Can Hardly Wait(1943).[1]

The scene where Laurel and Hardy leave the dentist's office was filmed on the Main Street side of The Culver Hotel at 9400 Culver Blvd in Culver City, California.[2]

References

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  1. ^Solomon, Jon. (2002)The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion,p. 233; Comedy III Productions, Inc.,ISBN0-9711868-0-4
  2. ^Now, Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and."Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now".Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now.RetrievedOctober 18,2024.
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