This is a rather unusual plot for a Laurel and Hardy short, as you have to suspend all disbelief in order to believe that Ollie can be mistaken for a home-wrecker! The film begins with the boys selling incredibly lame Christmas cards door-to-door. When they arrive at the home of a sad lady, they ask her what's the matter. It seems that her husband is neglecting her and doesn't love her any more. Stan has an idea--the lady should find a man to make love to in order to make the hubby jealous. So Ollie volunteers to be "the other man". When the hubby arrives home unexpectedly, he vows to kill Ollie in a duel to be held that night.
My score of 6 is well below average for a Laurel and Hardy short. This is not just because Ollie plays an odd role but because there just aren't that many laughs. Had the film had a few more laughs, there would be much more to recommend it.
My score of 6 is well below average for a Laurel and Hardy short. This is not just because Ollie plays an odd role but because there just aren't that many laughs. Had the film had a few more laughs, there would be much more to recommend it.