Chickens Come Home
1931 · Movie · NR · 25 min · ★ 6.6
In a literal reworking of LOVE ’EM AND WEEP, Mr. Hardy plays an important businessman. Having made his fortune in fertilizer, Hardy is well qualified to run for mayor, but is blackmailed by a venomous old flame from his past. Directed by James W. Horne. With Mae Busch as the gold-digger, Thelma Todd as Mrs. Hardy (she was originally slated to enact the vamp according to the shooting script), and James Finlayson as the opportunistic butler, a role he exchanged with Hardy for this remake.
Also known as Laurel & Hardy: Chickens Come Home · Chickens Come Home– · Laurel and Hardy - Chickens Come Home
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
< 1 hour to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1931
- Release date
- 1931-02-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 25 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (52 votes)
Themes
- blackmail
- slapstick comedy
- automobile
- black and white
- fainting
- dinner party
- piano
- short film
Cast & crew
Stan Laurel
as Mr. Laurel
Oliver Hardy
as Mr. Oliver Hardy
Thelma Todd
as Mrs. Hardy (uncredited)
James Finlayson
as Butler (uncredited)
Mae Busch
as Ollie's Old Flame (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
as Office Worker (uncredited)
Gordon Douglas
as Passerby Outside Apartment (uncredited)
- ND
Norma Drew
as Mrs. Laurel (uncredited)
- EF
Elizabeth Forrester
as Passerby Outside Apartment (uncredited)
Charles K. French
as Judge (uncredited)
Directed by James W. Horne