| Towed in a Hole | |
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| Directed by | George Marshall |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Billy Gilbert |
| Cinematography | Art Lloyd |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Music by | Leroy Shield |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 21:02 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Towed in a Hole is a 1932 pre-Code comedy film starring Laurel and Hardy. The "two-reeler" short was produced by Hal Roach, directed by George Marshall, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Plot
Stan and Ollie find contentment in their modest livelihood, selling fish from their truck in an engaging manner. Stan's whimsical idea of catching the fish themselves to enhance their earnings initiates a sequence of events that leads to misadventures. Despite Stan's muddled explanation of the plan, Ollie discerns the notion to bypass the intermediary and engage directly in fishing endeavors.
Procuring a dilapidated boat for their fishing venture, Ollie's earnest attempts at repair are marred by Stan's inadvertent bungling, exacerbating the situation. A poignant moment ensues when Ollie seeks Stan's assistance and companionship, albeit fleetingly, before events take a comedic turn, resulting in Stan's accidental imprisonment below deck, compounded by a physical altercation that leaves him with a black eye.
In a final attempt to salvage their fishing expedition, Stan and Ollie endeavor to tow the boat with their car, resulting in a calamitous collision. Despite the wreckage, Stan's discovery of his intact fish horn amidst the debris prompts a semblance of optimism, albeit short-lived, as Ollie chases Stan in frustration.
Cast
- Stan Laurel as Stanley
- Oliver Hardy as Ollie
- Billy Gilbert as Joe, the junkyard owner
Production notes
Towed in a Hole was remade by The Three Stooges in 1945 as Booby Dupes.[1]
References
- ^ Solomon, Jon (2002). The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion. Comedy III Productions, Inc. p. 259. ISBN 0-9711868-0-4.
External links
- Towed in a Hole at IMDb
- Towed in a Hole at AllMovie
- Towed in a Hole at the TCM Movie Database
- Towed in a Hole at Rotten Tomatoes
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