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Sons of the Desert

  • 1933
  • Passed
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
11K
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Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, Stan Laurel, and Hal Roach in Sons of the Desert (1933)
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When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way.

  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writer
    • Frank Craven
  • Stars
    • Stan Laurel
    • Oliver Hardy
    • Charley Chase
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William A. Seiter
    • Writer
      • Frank Craven
    • Stars
      • Stan Laurel
      • Oliver Hardy
      • Charley Chase
    • 97User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast52

    Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel
    • Stan Laurel
    Oliver Hardy
    Oliver Hardy
    • Oliver Hardy
    Charley Chase
    Charley Chase
    • Charley
    Mae Busch
    Mae Busch
    • Mrs. Lottie Hardy
    Dorothy Christy
    Dorothy Christy
    • Mrs. Betty Laurel
    Lucien Littlefield
    Lucien Littlefield
    • Dr. Horace Meddick
    Charita Alden
    • Lead Hula Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Ernie Alexander
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Aubrey
    Jimmy Aubrey
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Baker
    Eddie Baker
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Bernard
    Harry Bernard
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Brawny Speakeasy Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Chet Brandenburg
    Chet Brandenburg
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Burns
    Bobby Burns
    • Son of the Desert
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Campanaro
    • Steamship Announcement Witness
    • (uncredited)
    Baldwin Cooke
    Baldwin Cooke
    • Man Introducing Steamship Official
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • William A. Seiter
    • Writer
      • Frank Craven
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'Sons of the Desert' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the early 1960s Stan Laurel told Chuck McCann (a Laurel & Hardy devotee and Oliver Hardy impersonator) that he found Charley Chase to be an easy-going, delightful person to work with and know, and much quieter than his screen image suggested. Laurel mentioned how during a rehearsal, he reached for what he thought was his glass of water and grabbed Chase's by mistake, finding instead a tumbler full of gin (Chase was a known alcoholic).
    • Goofs
      When Laurel and Hardy are returned to their wives by the police officer, as they are led inside the house, the camera tilts back slightly and the boom mic is visible at the top of the frame as they walk toward the couch.
    • Quotes
      • [a truck pulls up with the doctor to examine Oliver]
      • Oliver: Why did you get a veterinarian?
      • Stan: Well, I didn't think his religion would make any difference.
    • Alternate versions
      There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, "I FIGLI DEL DESERTO (1933) - New Widescreen Edition + I DUE LEGIONARI (Legione straniera, 1931)", re-edited in double version (1.33:1 and 1.78:1) with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dance of the Cookoos (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Honolulu Baby
      (uncredited)
      Written by Marvin Hatley
      Sung by Ty Parvis and danced by Charita Alden and others
      Also Performed by Oliver Hardy (vocal and guitar) and sung a cappella by Stan Laurel

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 29, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hijos del desierto
    • Filming locations
      • Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Hal Roach Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 8m(68 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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