Public Domain Movies | Flying Deuces
The film follows the misadventures of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, who play themselves. The story begins with Stan and Ollie as they join the Foreign Legion to help Ollie forget about his romantic troubles.
Once enlisted, Stan and Ollie find themselves in a series of comedic situations, often due to their clumsiness and ineptitude. They struggle with the rigorous training and discipline of military life, much to the amusement of their fellow soldiers.
As the plot unfolds, Stan and Ollie befriend a sympathetic sergeant named Hippolyte (played by Charles Middleton), who takes pity on their bumbling antics. However, their attempts to impress their commanding officer, Captain Pierre (played by Reginald Gardiner), often end in disaster.
Despite their best efforts to adapt to military life, Stan and Ollie's troubles only seem to multiply. They find themselves involved in a series of hilarious misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and slapstick confrontations.
At one point, Stan and Ollie are tasked with delivering a letter to a beautiful innkeeper named Georgette (played by Jean Parker), who immediately captures Ollie's heart. However, their romantic encounter is interrupted by the arrival of Georgette's jealous boyfriend, Francois (played by James Finlayson), leading to a chaotic chase scene.
As the film reaches its climax, Stan and Ollie find themselves caught up in a rebellion against the Foreign Legion, with their lives in danger. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding them, they manage to escape unscathed, thanks to their trademark mix of luck and incompetence.
In the end, Stan and Ollie bid farewell to their fellow soldiers and resume their journey, with their friendship and camaraderie stronger than ever. The film concludes with a lighthearted moment between the two friends, reminding audiences of the enduring appeal of Laurel and Hardy's timeless comedy (1939).
Director: A. Edward Sutherland
Stars: Leon Ames, Dennis Moore, Joyce Bryant
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