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Two guys end up in prison after attempting to sell beer to a policeman during Prohibition.Two guys end up in prison after attempting to sell beer to a policeman during Prohibition.Two guys end up in prison after attempting to sell beer to a policeman during Prohibition.
Tiny Sandford
- Shields - Prison Guard
- (as Stanley J. Sanford)
Frank Austin
- Prisoner with Sore Tooth
- (uncredited)
Chester A. Bachman
- Insurgent Convict
- (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
- Plantation Boss
- (uncredited)
Belle
- Bloodhound
- (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
- Desk Sergeant
- (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
- Convict
- (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
- Dental Patient
- (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
- Insurgent Convict
- (uncredited)
Al Corporal
- Singer in chorus
- (uncredited)
Charles Dorety
- Insurgent Convict
- (uncredited)
Gordon Douglas
- Typist
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- H.M. Walker
- Oliver Hardy(uncredited)
- Stan Laurel(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaFour foreign language versions were also shot: Pardon Us (1931) (French), Hinter Schloss und Riegel (1931) (German), Pardon Us (1931) (Italian) and Los presidiarios (1931) or "De Bote en Bote" (Spanish) . Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spoke their lines phonetically, and many supporting roles were recast, including Boris Karloff playing "The Tiger" in the French version.
- GoofsThe boom mic, the lighting and the cameras are reflected on the warden's car as Stan and Ollie are fixing it.
- Quotes
Schoolteacher: You spell "Needle!"
Oliver: [pause] N-E-I-D-L-E.
Schoolteacher: There is no "I" in needle!
Stanley: Then it's a rotten needle.
- Alternate versions"Whatta Stir" is an edited, abbreviated version of the feature recut for 50s TV.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Los presidiarios (1931)
- SoundtracksLazy Moon
(1903) (uncredited)
Words and Music by Bob Cole and J. Rosamond Johnson
Performed by Oliver Hardy and the Hall Johnson Choir
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Being the lads first full length feature it's not surprising that much of it feels like filler, certainly the jokes are not quick fire and the culminating outcome doesn't quite leave the viewer fully satisfied. However it should be noted that Laurel & Hardy's average output is still better than most other duos who would follow in their slipstream, and Pardon Us does have those moments that ooze comedy class. Witness both Stan & Ollie trying to control a machine gun with typical riotous results, enjoy Stanley's tooth problem that becomes a running gag, and of course enjoy Oliver's incredulous looks at the camera. It's solid if unspectacular, but certainly worth a watch now and then, 6/10.
Footnote: Other user comments allude to certain aspects being un PC for the modern age, who cares is what I say, this is after all Laurel & Hardy in the 30s, it worked then and really it still works now, harmless and enjoyable fun.
Footnote: Other user comments allude to certain aspects being un PC for the modern age, who cares is what I say, this is after all Laurel & Hardy in the 30s, it worked then and really it still works now, harmless and enjoyable fun.
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- The Rap
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- Runtime56 minutes
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- 1.20 : 1(sound on film version, original aspect ratio)
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