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Their Purple Moment
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Their Purple Moment

1928-05-19 · 22 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy

The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.

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Directors
James Parrott
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelMr. Pincher
Oliver HardyOliver HardyOllie
Anita GarvinAnita GarvinOliver's Girlfriend
Kay DeslysKay DeslysMr. Pincher's Girlfriend
Fay HoldernessFay HoldernessMrs. Pincher
Tiny SandfordTiny SandfordWaiter
Lyle TayoLyle TayoMrs. Hardy
Leo WillisLeo WillisCab Driver
Dorothy CoburnDorothy CoburnHatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Jack HillDoorman / Patron (uncredited)
Harry EarlesHarry EarlesPink Pub Midget Perfomer (uncredited)

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