Early to Bed (1928 film)
{{short description|1928 film}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Early to Bed
| image = L&H_Early_To_Bed_1928.jpg
| caption =
| director = Emmett J. Flynn
| producer = Hal Roach
| writer = H.M. Walker
| starring = Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
| cinematography = George Stevens
| editing = Richard C. Currier
| music = Ferde Grofé
| distributor = Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
| released = {{Film date|1928|10|6}}
| runtime = 19:31
| country = United States
| language = Silent film
English (Original intertitles)
| budget =
}}
Early to Bed is a 1928 silent short subject directed by Emmett J. Flynn starring comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. It was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on October 6, 1928.
Plot
The duo, initially destitute vagrants, experience a significant shift in fortunes when Ollie inherits a substantial fortune from his deceased uncle. Utilizing his newfound wealth, Ollie purchases an opulent mansion and appoints Stan as his butler. However, following a night of excessive champagne consumption, Ollie returns home with the intent of subjecting Stan to a series of malicious pranks. In response, Stan reacts by wreaking havoc throughout the mansion, resulting in extensive damage to the property.
Attempting to escape Stan's wrath, Hardy submerges himself in a large fountain that contains many sculpted cherub heads carved in his own image. He takes the place of one of the heads but is supposed to be continually spouting water;and even Stan catches on when Ollie runs dry numerous times. But by then, Stan finds it funny enough that he forgives his pal.
Cast
- Stan Laurel - The Butler
- Oliver Hardy - The Master
- Buster - house dog
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0018860}}
- {{Rotten Tomatoes|laurel_and_hardy_early_to_bed}}
{{Emmett J. Flynn}}
{{Laurel and Hardy filmography}}
Category:1920s English-language films
Category:American black-and-white films
Category:English-language comedy short films
Category:Films directed by Emmett J. Flynn
Category:Films scored by Ferde Grofé
Category:Laurel and Hardy (film series)
Category:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short films
Category:Silent American comedy short films
Category:Surviving American silent films
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