Sugar Daddies

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	September 10, 1927;
Running time	20 min
Country	United States
Languages	Silent film; English intertitles

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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.

External links[edit]

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[1] "Laurel and Hardy in Sugar Daddies". Archived from the original on September 20, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2012.

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