Vintage 1931 Laurel & Hardy "Chickens Come Home" Rare Classic Comedy 16mm Film

Description: Vintage 1931 Laurel & Hardy "Chickens Come Home" Rare Classic Comedy 16mm Film "Chickens Come Home" is a classic short film starring the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, released in 1931. Directed by James W. Horne, it is one of the many successful shorts made by the pair during the early sound era. Here's a brief overview of the film:Plot Summary In "Chickens Come Home," Oliver Hardy plays a successful businessman running for mayor, with Stan Laurel as his bumbling assistant. The story kicks off when an old flame of Ollie's, portrayed by Mae Busch, shows up at his office to blackmail him. She threatens to reveal a compromising photograph unless she is paid off. With a party being held at Ollie's home to boost his mayoral campaign, chaos ensues when Stan is tasked with keeping the woman away. He tries to handle the situation with his usual ineptitude, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and slapstick moments. The climax features Stan and Ollie attempting to keep the blackmail situation under wraps while navigating through the party without arousing suspicion from Ollie's wife or his political supporters.Notable ElementsComedy Style: The film features Laurel and Hardy's signature slapstick humor, with physical comedy and misunderstandings taking center stage.Mae Busch: A frequent co-star in Laurel and Hardy films, her role as the vindictive ex-girlfriend adds a sharp edge to the comedic situations.Dual Language Versions: The movie was made in both English and Spanish, with the Spanish version titled "Politiquerías", which was longer and included additional scenes and musical numbers.Legacy "Chickens Come Home" is regarded as a fine example of Laurel and Hardy's work in the early 1930s, highlighting their impeccable timing and chemistry. It remains a beloved piece among fans of classic comedy. This is a vintage 16mm film as shown with age related wear typical of an item from this period. We are honest in all of our business dealings so if you should have any issues please just send us a message and we will take care of things for you. No hassles. No inconvenience. Please see the images of the actual item above for a better idea of the condition and what's included. 30 day satisfaction guarantee. We have a large variety of items for sale so please feel free to browse our Store. Please be sure to add us to your favorites list! All items are carefully package to ensure a safe and sound delivery to your location.Enjoy the day and thank you for looking!Shipping Policy:Ready to ship via USPS Priority, Ground Advantage, or FedEx Home Delivery within 1 business day.

Price: 95.95 USD

Location: Blandon, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-27T15:05:32.000Z

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