Twice Two
Twice Two

Movie spotlight

Twice Two

1933
Movie
20 min
English

A year prior to the first scene, Stan married Ollie's sister, and Ollie married Stan's sister in a double wedding. They all live together and Stan and Ollie work in the same office.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Director: Charles ReisnerGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

Stan and Ollie are fishermen who, through a series of comical misunderstandings and bad luck, find themselves in a compromising situation with two women. Their attempts to extricate themselves from this predicament lead to escalating chaos and physical comedy.

Critical Reception

As an early Hal Roach two-reel short starring Laurel and Hardy, 'Twice Two' is generally appreciated by fans of the duo for its classic slapstick routines and the signature chemistry between Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. While not as iconic as some of their later feature films, it showcases their early comedic prowess.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its efficient pacing and classic Laurel and Hardy gags.

  • Appreciated for its early examples of the duo's physical comedy and comedic timing.

  • Seen as a solid, albeit brief, entry in their extensive filmography.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the timeless humor and the endearing performances of Laurel and Hardy, noting its effectiveness as a short comedic piece.

Fun Fact

This short film is notable for being one of the earliest examples of Laurel and Hardy playing dual roles, with Stan Laurel portraying both brothers.

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talisencrw

A fun and rare occurrence of Laurel and Hardy playing dual roles (the other main one being 'Brats', in which they play their own sons as well). Enjoyable albeit not one of their best.