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Sons of the Desert
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Sons of the Desert

1933-12-29 · 65 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

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Directors
William A. Seiter
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelStanley 'Stan' Laurel
Oliver HardyOliver HardyOliver 'Ollie' Hardy
Mae BuschMae BuschMrs. Lottie Hardy
Dorothy ChristyDorothy ChristyMrs. Betty Laurel
Charley ChaseCharley ChaseCharley
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldDr. Horace Meddick
Ernie AlexanderWaiter (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictA Son of the Desert (uncredited)
CharitaCharitaLead Hula Dancer (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyPartygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited)
Robert CummingsRobert CummingsSteamship Announcement Witness (uncredited)
John ElliottJohn ElliottExalted Ruler (uncredited)
Billy GilbertBilly GilbertMr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
Charlie HallCharlie HallWaiter (uncredited)
Pat HarmonPat HarmonDoorman (uncredited)
Ty ParvisSinger of "Honolulu Baby" Number (uncredited)
Hal RoachHal RoachBit Part (uncredited)

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