THEY GO BOOM! (1929) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy & Charlie Hall | Short | Nostalgic Flick

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They Go Boom is a 1929 short comedy film directed by James Parrott and starring Laurel and Hardy.

Synopsis:

Laurel and Hardy find themselves in a rented room, attempting to rest for the night. However, their efforts are thwarted by Hardy's persistent sneezing due to a cold and Laurel's disruptive snoring, leading to mutual insomnia. Despite their endeavors to alleviate these disturbances, their attempts only exacerbate the situation, culminating in disorder and disarray.

Their troubles escalate when the irate owner of the room threatens eviction due to the commotion. Upon returning to their quarters, a mishap occurs as their air mattress is inadvertently filled with gas, causing it to expand uncontrollably until they are pressed against the ceiling. As they grapple with the dire predicament, panic ensues, further compounded when Hardy's sneeze triggers the mattress to explode.

The commotion attracts the attention of the hotel owner and law enforcement authorities, who enter the room just as Hardy's sneeze causes the ceiling to collapse, adding to the chaos and calamity.

Cast & Crew:

Stan Laurel as Stan
Oliver Hardy as Ollie

Director: James Parrott
Writers: Leo McCarey (story), H.M. Walker
Producer: Hal Roach
Cinematography: Art Lloyd, George Stevens
Editor: Richard C. Currier
Music: William Axt, S. Williams
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Date: September 21, 1929
Running Time: 20 minutes 16 seconds
Country: United States
Language: English