The Finishing Touch

Name: The Finishing Touch
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1928
Rating: 72
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn, Edgar Kennedy, Sam Lufkin

1928·Movie

21min

Ratings

72/100

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7.2

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About

Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.

DNA

Genres: Buddy Film Slapstick Comedy
Mood: HumorousWhimsicalCarefreeLight-Hearted
Themes: FriendshipPerseveranceTeamworkOvercoming Challenges
Plot: Chase ScenesUnforeseen ConsequencesSlapstick ComedyConstruction MishapsImpossible TasksUnlucky Break
Pacing: SnappyFast-Paced
Narrative: Episodic StructureFast-Paced Action
Dialog: Minimalist DialoguePhysical Comedy
Character Types: EverymanUnderdog
Humor: SlapstickSituational ComedyPhysical Comedy
Time: Past Era
Place: Rural Countryside
Cinematic Style: Fast CuttingBlack And White CinematographyDutch Angles
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Clyde Bruckman, Leo McCarey

Written by:

Stan Laurel, H.M. Walker

Produced by:

Hal Roach

Cast

Stan Laurel

Stan

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

Dorothy Coburn

Nurse

Edgar Kennedy

Cop (as Ed Kennedy)

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