Sons of the Desert
Sons of the Desert

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Sons of the Desert

1933
Movie
65 min
English

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Google Users91%
Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

Ollie Hardy and Stan Laurel are members of the Sons of the Desert, a fraternal organization with strict rules. Ollie deceives his wife and Stan deceives his by claiming to be on a " Pack '' expedition. However, they are secretly attending the organization's annual convention in Honolulu. Their deception is threatened when Ollie's wife falls ill and he must return home with a doctored picture of his "" hospital stay"", leading to a series of chaotic and hilarious consequences as they try to maintain their lies.

Critical Reception

Sons of the Desert is widely considered one of Laurel and Hardy's finest films, celebrated for its clever plotting, escalating comedic situations, and the perfect chemistry between the two stars. It is a masterclass in the duo's signature blend of slapstick and surprisingly nuanced character work, earning acclaim from both critics and audiences as a timeless comedy classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ingenious plot and escalating comedic chaos.

  • Laurel and Hardy's signature chemistry is at its peak, delivering brilliant physical comedy and witty dialogue.

  • A quintessential example of the duo's cinematic genius, remaining hilarious decades later.

Google audience: Audiences consistently laud Sons of the Desert for its non-stop laughter, brilliant performances from Laurel and Hardy, and a perfectly executed storyline that keeps viewers entertained. Many highlight the film's cleverness and enduring appeal as a top-tier comedy.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for being the first Laurel and Hardy feature to be released in Technicolor for its initial premiere, though most prints and subsequent releases were in black and white.

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John Chard

John Chard

Honolulu Baby! As members of the mason mens club The Sons Of The Desert, Stan & Ollie are desperate to go away to one of the clubs conventions in Chicago. This idea is given the no no from the boys' wives {Mae Busch & Dorothy Christy}, s...