Love 'em and Weep is a 1927 American silent comedy short film starring Mae Busch, Stan Laurel and James Finlayson, with Oliver Hardy featured in a small role.[1] This is Mae Busch first of fifteen appearance with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.[2]
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| Directed by | Fred Guiol |
| Written by | Hal Roach H.M. Walker (titles) |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Mae Busch Stan Laurel James Finlayson |
| Cinematography | Floyd Jackman |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 21:28 |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English (Original intertitles) |
Opening Title
editAncient Proverb—Every married man should have his fling—But be careful not to get flung too far.
Plot
editAn old flame (Mae Busch) of businessman Titus Tillsbury (James Finlayson) threatens to expose their past, destroying both his marriage and career. He sends his aide (Stan Laurel) to keep her away from a dinner party he and his wife are hosting that evening.[3] Romaine fails to do this, but temporarily smooths things by pretending Peaches is HIS wife. An incriminating photograph is disposed of, although Titus must painfully remove pieces of the glass frame from his posterior.
Titus threatens to shoot himself if Peaches doesn't leave; causing her to faint. This leads to the first showing of a classic Laurel&Hardy routine called "Bent Double". Two people standing on each other's shoulders while dressed as a woman, being "escorted home" by Titus. The deception proves difficult due to repeated pratfalls on a highly polished marble floor.
Titus is ferociously beaten by his wife at the end. Not because of anything Peaches said;but just on general suspicion.
Cast
edit- Mae Busch as Peaches - the Old Flame
- Stan Laurel as Romaine Ricketts
- James Finlayson as Titus Tillsbury
- Oliver Hardy as Judge Chigger
- Charlotte Mineau as Mrs. Aggie Tillsbury
- Vivien Oakland as Mrs. Ricketts
- Ed Brandenburg as Waiter
- Charlie Hall as Tillsbury's butler
- Villie Latimer as Old Lady Scandal
- May Wallace as Mrs. Chigger
- Clara Guiol as Peaches' Maid
- Billie Latimer as Lady Scandal
- Leo Sulky as Restaurant Manager
Production
editLove 'em and Weep was filmed in January 1927 and released June 12 of that year by Pathé Exchange.[1]
The apartment building Mr. Laurel pulls up in front of in the beginning of the film is 610 South Kenmore Avenue in Los Angeles.[4]
The stately home that appears later in the film is located at 1705 Wellington Road in Los Angeles.[5]
Notes
edit- Since Laurel and Hardy appear in the film, it is considered an early Laurel and Hardy film despite the fact that Hardy's role is a bit part and they barely share any scenes in the film.
- The film was the first in which English character actor Charlie Hall was to appear with Laurel and Hardy.
Remake
editLove 'em and Weep was remade in 1931 as Chickens Come Home, with both Mae Busch and Stan Laurel reprising their roles. James Finlayson played the butler this time, replacing Charlie Hall, with Oliver Hardy taking on Finlayson's original role.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "FEATURE RELEASE CHART". Motion Picture News. August 26, 1927. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?role=nm0491048,nm0123994&sort=year,asc
- ^ a b "Love 'em and Weep". Laurel and Hardy Central. Archived from the original on September 21, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- ^ Now, Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and. "Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now". Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Now, Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and. "Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now". Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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