Director: Buster Keaton, John G. Blystone•Genres: Comedy, Musical
Laurel and Hardy, two lovable but hapless American bachelors, travel to Switzerland to sell a new mousetrap. They get caught up in a series of misadventures, including a local village festival and a dramatic rescue from a runaway hotel bell. Along the way, they also become entangled with a runaway bride and a boastful singer.
Swiss Miss is generally considered a weaker entry in Laurel and Hardy's filmography, with many critics and fans pointing to its reliance on predictable gags and a less coherent plot. However, it still contains moments of classic Laurel and Hardy charm and some inventive physical comedy, making it a watchable, if not top-tier, film for fans of the duo.
While containing some classic Laurel and Hardy moments, the film suffers from a weak plot and less inspired gags.
The musical numbers are often seen as a distraction rather than an enhancement.
Laurel and Hardy's chemistry and physical comedy still shine through, saving the film from being a complete disappointment.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's slower pace compared to other Laurel and Hardy films, with some appreciating the duo's enduring comedic presence while others find the plot meandering and the musical interludes uninspired.
The famous 'Fly's eye' gag, where Oliver Hardy's eye appears to bulge out comically, was achieved through a special effect where a model of Hardy's eye was attached to a fishing line and manipulated off-screen.
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