Their First Mistake (1932)
0h 21m | PG-13
Mrs Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs Hardy says that she is through if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does. Unfortunately, his wife has left their apartment on returning, and a process server delivers a paper informing Ollie that she is suing him for divorce, naming Stan as correspondent. The boys are now left to look after the infant on their own.
Director: George Marshall
Studio: Hal Roach Studios
Genre: Comedy
Video: 720p
Cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Mae Busch
as Mrs. Arabella Hardy
Billy Gilbert
as Process server
Marjorie Campbell
as Adopted Baby
George Marshall
as Neighbor
Reviews
A great short film from the boys as Ollie is chastised by his angry wife for spending too much time going out with Stan, Ollie adopts a baby to smooth things over (!?) and are left taking care of the child themselves as the missus files for divorce and leaves him. Fine work by both a director and actors that truly understand how comedy works.