Title: The Flying Deuces Year: 1939 Director: A. Edward Sutherland Production Company: Boris Morros Productions Runtime: 69 minutes Country: United States Language: English Format: Black & White, Sound Genres: Comedy, Buddy Film, Military Farce --- Synopsis: In this classic Laurel and Hardy comedy, the duo finds themselves in Paris, where Ollie falls in love with Georgette, the innkeeper's daughter. When she rejects his marriage proposal, Ollie is heartbroken and decides to end it all. Stan, ever the loyal friend, agrees to join him in his final act. However, a chance encounter with a Foreign Legion recruiter offers them a new lease on life. Believing that joining the Legion will help Ollie forget his sorrows, they enlist, only to find themselves in a series of misadventures that test their friendship and survival skills. --- Cast: Stan Laurel as Stan Oliver Hardy as Ollie Jean Parker as Georgette Reginald Gardiner as Francois Charles Middleton as Commandant James Finlayson as Jailor Michael Visaroff as Georgette's Father --- Production Notes: The Flying Deuces marked Laurel and Hardy's return to RKO Radio Pictures. The film was directed by A. Edward Sutherland and showcased the duo's signature slapstick humor. Notably, this film was one of the few where the pair's characters meet a definitive end, only to be humorously resurrected in the final scene. The movie was shot in black and white and remains one of the most popular Laurel and Hardy films. --- Legacy: Over the years, The Flying Deuces has become a staple in the Laurel and Hardy filmography, celebrated for its comedic timing and the chemistry between the leads. The film has been re-released multiple times and is often included in classic comedy collections. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the timeless appeal of Laurel and Hardy's humor. --- Trivia: The film is a partial remake of Laurel and Hardy's earlier silent film Beau Hunks (1931). On the set of this film, Oliver Hardy met his future wife, script supervisor Virginia Lucille Jones. Stan Laurel spoofs Harpo Marx when he strums on his bed springs, playing them like a harp. Jean Parker, who played Oliver Hardy's love interest in this picture, played his daughter in Zenobia the same year. --- Curated Hashtags: #TheFlyingDeuces #LaurelAndHardy #ClassicComedy #1939Films #RKO #SlapstickHumor #ForeignLegion #BuddyFilm #BlackAndWhiteCinema #PublicDomainClassic