Sugar Daddies
| Sugar Daddies | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Fred Guiol Leo McCarey |
| Written by | H.M. Walker (titles) |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Jimmy Finlayson Stan Laurel |
| Cinematography | George Stevens |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 16:49 |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
Sugar Daddies is a silent comedy short film starring Jimmy Finlayson, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy prior to their official billing as the duo Laurel and Hardy. The team appeared in a total of 107 films between 1921 and 1951. The film is directed by Fred Guiol and Leo McCarey.
Plot
[edit]Following a night of revelry, a wealthy oil magnate awakens to the surprising revelation of his recent marriage, accompanied by a gold-digging stepdaughter and brother-in-law intent on his demise for financial gain. Upon encountering a blackmail scheme, the tycoon seeks refuge in a hotel with his butler and legal counsel. Employing a disguise involving his lawyer and the assistance of his butler, the tycoon navigates a series of frantic escapades, including pursuits through a dance hall and amusement park, to evade his pursuers and safeguard his assets.[1]
Cast
[edit]- James Finlayson as Oil tycoon Cyrus Brittle
- Stan Laurel as Brittle's lawyer
- Oliver Hardy as Brittle's butler
- Noah Young as Brittle's brother-in-law
- Charlotte Mineau as Mrs. Brittle
- Edna Marion as Daughter
- Eugene Pallette as Brittle's butler look-alike
- Jack Hill as Hotel staff
- Charlie Hall as Hotel staff
- Sam Lufkin as Funhouse ticket taker
- Dorothy Coburn as Girl in fun house
- Ray Cooke as Bellboy
References
[edit]- ^ "Laurel and Hardy in Sugar Daddies". Archived from the original on September 20, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
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