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"Alternate-language version of Chickens Come Home (1931)"

Ollie is running for mayor and an old flame threatens to blackmail him.

Top Cast

  • Stan Laurel

    Stan Laurel

    Stan

  • Oliver Hardy

    Oliver Hardy

    Oliver

  • Enrique Acosta

    Enrique Acosta

  • Hadji Ali

    Hadji Ali

    Regurgitator

  • María Calvo

    María Calvo

  • Abraham J. Cantú

    Abraham J. Cantú

    Magician

  • James Finlayson

    James Finlayson

    Criado

  • Carmen Granada

    Carmen Granada

    Señora Laurel

  • Charlie Hall

    Charlie Hall

    Elevator Operator

Overview

Ollie is running for mayor and an old flame threatens to blackmail him.

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