Saps at Sea
Saps at Sea

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Saps at Sea

1940
Movie
57 min
English

Stan and Ollie work in a horn factory. Ollie starts having violent fits every time he hears a horn. His doctor prescribes a restful sea voyage. Mayhem ensues.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Gordon DouglasGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

Ollie is a hypochondriac who fears the sea. Stan, his friend, tries to help him overcome his fear by taking him on a naval cruise. However, Ollie's paranoia leads to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings throughout their journey.

Critical Reception

As one of Laurel and Hardy's later Hal Roach productions, 'Saps at Sea' is generally well-regarded for its consistent humor and the duo's established chemistry. While not as groundbreaking as their earlier work, it's considered a strong entry in their filmography, offering familiar slapstick and witty banter that pleased audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Laurel and Hardy's signature blend of slapstick and character-driven humor is on full display.

  • The film effectively plays on Stan Laurel's naive innocence and Oliver Hardy's exasperated reactions.

  • Despite being a shorter production, it delivers plenty of laughs and memorable gags.

Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film for its nostalgic humor and the enduring appeal of Laurel and Hardy's comedic partnership. Many viewers appreciate the simple, lighthearted fun and the classic gags that have stood the test of time.

Fun Fact

During the filming of 'Saps at Sea,' Oliver Hardy was reportedly so ill that he had to be propped up by assistants to deliver his lines, though his performance shows little sign of it.

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talisencrw

I vaguely remember first seeing this forty years ago with my parents, when I was very young--especially the set-piece in which they're trying to outwit the murderous escaped criminal on their boat by making a quite inedible meal. Still quit...