Review of Thicker Than Water

"Thicker Than Water" is an American 20-minute short film from 1935, so over 80 years ago, that stars the perhaps greatest comedy duo in film history: Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and it is a work from their sound film days. Director James W. Horne is not too unknown either and this b&w film here is certainly among his more known films. The duo in the lead struggles to get along with many folks as usual, including auctioneers, doctors, Mrs. Hardy and, last but not least, each other. I found it interesting how characters are referenced by the actors' real names here like Mr. Finlayson for example and Mrs. Hardy's name is Daphne too. It was an okay movie as a whole I'd say stuck tightly between a thumbs-up and thumbs-down until the really funny final part and the outcome of blood transfusions between our "heroes". A really funny and creative idea executed well here and it was nice for once to see them portray the other, even if it was just for such a short time. So yeah, in conclusion, it gets a positive recommendation from me and I think you should watch it, especially if you are into very old (comedy) movies. Sometimes the script may let you down, but in terms of acting these two never do. Go watch them here.