Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are the most famous comedy duo in history, and deservedly so, so I am happy to see any of their films. Ollie inherits a fortune from his uncle, and he hires Stan as his butler, only to be tormenting him with his drunken stupidity. Stan says that he should go to bed, but Ollie is refusing to give up that easily, and there is chasing and scuffles to follow. Stan does give up and goes to bed himself, but still awake, Ollie comes in wearing his new spring suit to cause more mischief. Stan is determined to leave, but Ollie won't let him, so he resorts to trying to make Ollie fire him by trashing the house and breaking many ornaments and the furniture. Landing in a cake, Ollie mistakes the cream on Stan's face for foam, and thinking he's crazy runs away hiding in the fountain, until eventually he gives up and says "forgive and forget", oh, and pushing Stan in the water. It is rare that you see Hardy being more stupid than Laurel. Filled with good slapstick and all classic comedy you want from a black and white film, it is an enjoyable silent film. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were number 7 on The Comedians' Comedian. Worth watching!
Review of Early to Bed
