They Go Boom!

They Go Boom is a 1929 short comedy film directed by James Parrott and starring Laurel and Hardy.

They Go Boom
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	James Parrott
Written by	Leo McCarey (story) H.M. Walker
Produced by	Hal Roach
Starring	Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Charlie Hall Sam Lufkin
Cinematography	Art Lloyd George Stevens
Edited by	Richard C. Currier
Music by	William Axt S. Williams
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	September 21, 1929 (1929-09-21)
Running time	20:16
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Laurel and Hardy find themselves in a rented room, attempting to rest for the night. However, their efforts are thwarted by Hardy's persistent coughing due to a cold and Laurel's disruptive snoring, leading to mutual insomnia. Despite their endeavors to alleviate these disturbances, their attempts only exacerbate the situation, culminating in disorder and disarray.

Their troubles escalate when the irate owner of the room threatens eviction due to the commotion. Upon returning to their quarters, a mishap occurs as their air mattress is inadvertently filled with gas, causing it to expand uncontrollably until they are pressed against the ceiling. As they grapple with the dire predicament, panic ensues, further compounded when Hardy's sneeze triggers the mattress to explode.

The commotion attracts the attention of the hotel owner and law enforcement authorities, who enter the room just as Hardy's sneeze causes the ceiling to collapse, adding to the chaos and calamity.

Cast

• Stan Laurel as Stan
• Oliver Hardy as Ollie

Uncredited

• Charlie Hall as Landlord
• Sam Lufkin as Policeman

Production

Typical of early talkies, the film has no musical score but makes effective use of sound effects. There is only music at the beginning and end of the film, the opening titles utilising the song "Runnin' Wild".

External links

• They Go Boom! at IMDb
• They Go Boom! at AllMovie
• They Go Boom! at the TCM Movie Database
• They Go Boom! at Rotten Tomatoes