Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles

Pack Up Your Troubles

1939Movie75 minEnglish

Three American soldiers help a young girl deliver a secret message across enemy lines.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: George MarshallGenres: Comedy, War

Plot Summary

This comedy follows the misadventures of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as they enlist in the army during World War I. Despite their best intentions, their presence causes widespread chaos and hilarity as they navigate military life, training, and eventually, the front lines. The film culminates in a comically inept but ultimately triumphant moment where their actions inadvertently save the day.

Critical Reception

Pack Up Your Troubles is generally considered a solid entry in the Laurel and Hardy filmography, appreciated for its blend of slapstick comedy and a lighthearted approach to the war setting. While not as critically lauded as some of their earlier works, it is remembered fondly by fans for its consistent gags and the duo's signature chemistry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic Laurel and Hardy slapstick humor.
  • Appreciated for its lighthearted take on a wartime setting.
  • Seen as a typical, enjoyable outing for the comedy duo.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available, but it is generally regarded as a beloved classic by fans of Laurel and Hardy.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the trench warfare scenes, the studio hired actual World War I veterans as extras to ensure authenticity, some of whom had experienced the horrors of war firsthand.

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