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Pardon Us

1931 · 68 min · Director: James Parrott

Pardon Us (1931) is a comedy, directed by James Parrott. It stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. The 68-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Pardon Us Is About

During Prohibition, Stan and Ollie sell their home-brewed beer to the wrong customer, a policeman, and end up in prison. Everything they attempt inside goes wrong: the dentist's chair, the classroom, a riot and an escape. This was the pair's first feature, and some of the sets were left over from a big prison film of those years. The same film was also shot again in Spanish, French and other languages, with the two of them reading their lines phonetically. A warning: during the escape they black up, and that sequence is plainly racist now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pardon Us about?

During Prohibition, Stan and Ollie sell their home-brewed beer to the wrong customer, a policeman, and end up in prison. Everything they attempt inside goes wrong: the dentist's chair, the classroom, a riot and an escape.

Where can I watch Pardon Us?

Pardon Us is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Pardon Us?

Pardon Us runs for 68 minutes (1h 8m).

When did Pardon Us come out?

Pardon Us was released in 1931.

Who directed Pardon Us?

Pardon Us was directed by James Parrott.

Who stars in Pardon Us?

Pardon Us stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, June Marlowe, Wilfred Lucas.

What is Pardon Us's rating?

Pardon Us holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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