Thicker Than Water
Originally released in 1935. Thicker Than Water is a comedy film. directed by James W. Horne. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and Daphne Pollard
Synopsis
Oliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion Ollie then withdraws the couple's savings from the bank to pay for the furniture and inadvertently pays virtually the whole amount at an auction for a grandfather clock which is soon crushed under a passing truck. Mrs Hardy then unintentionally causes serious injuries to Ollie requiring him to be rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion. The doctor conscripts Stan to be the unwilling blood donor. Problems occur with the transfusion and when Stan and Ollie leave the hospital they appear to have morphed into each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thicker Than Water about?
Oliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion O...
Who directed Thicker Than Water?
Thicker Than Water was directed by James W. Horne.
How long is Thicker Than Water?
Thicker Than Water has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Thicker Than Water released?
Thicker Than Water was released on March 16, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thicker Than Water?
The main cast of Thicker Than Water includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Daphne Pollard, James Finlayson, Bess Flowers.