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Love 'em and Weep is a 1927 American silent comedy short film starring Mae Busch, Stan Laurel and James Finlayson, with Oliver Hardy featured in a small role.[1]
Love 'em and Weep | |
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Directed by | Fred Guiol |
Written by | Hal Roach H.M. Walker (titles) |
Produced by | Hal Roach |
Starring | Mae Busch Stan Laurel James Finlayson |
Cinematography | Floyd Jackman |
Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 min. |
Country | United States |
Languages | Silent film English (Original intertitles) |
Ancient Proverb—Every married man should have his fling—But be careful not to get flung too far.
An old flame (Mae Busch) of businessman Titus Tillsbury (James Finlayson) threatens to expose their past, destroying both his marriage and career. He sends his aide (Stan Laurel) to keep her away from a dinner party he and his wife are hosting that evening.[2]
Love 'em and Weep was filmed in January 1927 and released June 12 of that year by Pathé Exchange.[1]
Love 'em and Weep was remade in 1931 as Chickens Come Home, with both Mae Busch and Stan Laurel reprising their roles. James Finlayson played the butler this time, replacing Charlie Hall, with Oliver Hardy taking on Finlayson's original role.[2]
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