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One Good Turn

Name: One Good Turn
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1931-10-31
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mary Carr, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert

1931 | 20 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 20 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1931: an older pace and style.

Down and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James W. Horne

Stan LaurelStan
Oliver HardyOllie
Mary CarrOld Lady
James FinlaysonA Community Player
Billy GilbertDrunk
Dorothy GrangerA Community Player (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' PollardA Community Player (uncredited)