Jitterbugs
Jitterbugs

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Jitterbugs

1943
Movie
75 min
English

The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Director: William C. ThomasGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are two yokels who travel to Hollywood to find fame and fortune in the movie business. They get entangled with a con man who is trying to swindle a young singer out of her inheritance. Laurel and Hardy end up foiling the con man's plans and helping the singer.

Critical Reception

Jitterbugs was met with mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While the slapstick comedy and musical numbers were appreciated by some, many found the plot to be weak and the humor to be dated. It is often considered one of Laurel and Hardy's lesser efforts from their later career.

What Reviewers Say

  • Laurel and Hardy's signature physical comedy is present but often feels formulaic.

  • The musical numbers offer some entertainment, but do not fully compensate for a thin plot.

  • The film suffers from a lack of originality and a predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally lukewarm, with some appreciating the nostalgic charm of Laurel and Hardy's routines, while others find the jokes and storyline to be outdated and uninspired.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's title referencing the popular swing dance, 'Jitterbug', the dance itself is not heavily featured in the movie.

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