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Ollie falls in love with a woman. When he discovers she's already married, he unsuccessfully attempts suicide but he and Stan then decide to join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles. When they’re arrested for soon trying to desert the Legion—they escape a firing squad by stealing an aircraft.
Laurel and Hardy are officers in the French Foreign Legion stationed in North Africa. Ollie falls in love with a local girl, Georgette, who spurns him for Stan. When Ollie discovers Georgette loves him for his money, they try to desert the Legion, leading to a series of comical misadventures involving stolen planes and accidental parachute jumps.
The Flying Deuces is often considered one of Laurel and Hardy's better films from their Hal Roach era, though not among their absolute best. It features some classic gags and a more ambitious plot than some of their earlier shorts. While not critically acclaimed in its time, it has since gained a reputation as a solid entry in their filmography, appreciated by fans for its blend of slapstick and earnestness.
Praised for its ambitious scope and some genuinely funny sequences.
Laurel and Hardy's signature chemistry shines through, even with a more developed plot.
The film's blend of slapstick and melodrama is a hallmark of their later work.
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During the famous plane sequence, Stan Laurel actually piloted a real airplane for some of the shots, despite having no prior flying experience.
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I'd have to say that this is one of my favourite outings for Stan and Ollie - but like most of the slapstick comedy of the 30s, it has not aged at all well. Ollie has fallen for a young French woman, but she has eyes on a refined, posh, Cap...
A few chuckles and it flies by, can't say I massively enjoyed it though. <em>'The Flying Deuces'</em> features the talents of iconic duo Laurel and Hardy. Despite knowing of them for as long as I can remember, I can't say I've seen much ...