
Their Purple Moment
Seen it?1928 | 22 min | Comedy
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
- Tailor-made for people who need a good giggle. Low effort, high reward: just press play.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 22 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.
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 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Parrott
- Stan LaurelMr. Pincher
- Oliver HardyOllie
- Anita GarvinOliver's Girlfriend
- Kay DeslysMr. Pincher's Girlfriend
- Fay HoldernessMrs. Pincher
- Tiny SandfordWaiter
- Lyle TayoMrs. Hardy
- Leo WillisCab Driver
- Dorothy CoburnHatcheck Girl (uncredited)
- Jack HillDoorman / Patron (uncredited)


