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Big Business

1929-04-20 · 18 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy

Stan and Ollie play door-to-door Christmas tree salesmen in California. They end up getting into an escalating feud with grumpy would-be customer James Finlayson, with his home and their car being destroyed in the melee.

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Directors
James W. Horne
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelStan
Oliver HardyOliver HardyOllie
James FinlaysonJames FinlaysonHomeowner (uncredited)
Tiny SandfordTiny SandfordPoliceman (uncredited)
Charlie HallCharlie HallNeighbor (uncredited)
Retta PalmerNeighbor (uncredited)
Lyle TayoLyle TayoFirst Customer (uncredited)

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