THAT'S MY WIFE (1929) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy | Comdedy, Short | Nostalgic Flick

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That's My Wife is a 1929 synchronized sound short subject film produced by the Hal Roach Studios and starring Laurel and Hardy. While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized orchestral musical score with sound effects. It was shot in December 1928 and released March 23, 1929, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Synopsis:

Mrs. Hardy is visibly discontented, carrying a suitcase as she confronts her husband and Stan, who sits passively on the sofa. Faced with Mrs. Hardy's ultimatum to choose between her and Stan, Ollie hesitates briefly before his wife departs in a fit of anger, disregarding his financial concerns.

The narrative continues when Stan is disguised as Ollie's wife to deceive Uncle Bernal, who arrives unexpectedly. Despite their efforts to conceal the chaos, Stan's clumsy impersonation of Ollie's wife leads to complications, particularly during a dinner outing at The Pink Pup.

At the supper club, Stan's behavior further exacerbates the situation, drawing unwanted attention from a drunken patron and a dishonest waiter who steals a diamond pendant. Subsequent misadventures on the dance floor culminate in Uncle Bernal's decision to disinherit Ollie, leaving him distraught and disillusioned.

As Ollie contemplates his misfortune outside the club, he receives a final blow when the same drunk patron from earlier spills soup on his head.

Cast & Crew:

Stan Laurel as Stan
Oliver Hardy as Ollie

Director: Lloyd French
Writers: Leo McCarey (story), H.M. Walker (titles)
Producer: Hal Roach
Cinematography: George Stevens
Editor: Richard C. Currier
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Date: March 23, 1929
Running Time: 18 minutes 32 seconds
Country: United States
Language: Synchronized Sound, English (intertitles)