Sons of the Desert
Seen it?1933 | 65 min | Comedy
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William A. Seiter
- Stan LaurelStanley 'Stan' Laurel
- Oliver HardyOliver 'Ollie' Hardy
- Mae BuschMrs. Lottie Hardy
- Dorothy ChristyMrs. Betty Laurel
- Charley ChaseCharley
- Lucien LittlefieldDr. Horace Meddick
- Ernie AlexanderWaiter (uncredited)
- Brooks BenedictA Son of the Desert (uncredited)
- CharitaLead Hula Dancer (uncredited)
- Ellen CorbyPartygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited)