‘The Flying Deuces’ is a 1939 American comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, starring the legendary duo Laurel and Hardy. The story follows Ollie, who falls in love with Georgette, the daughter of an innkeeper in Paris. However, Georgette is already married to a Foreign Legion officer, leading Ollie to enlist in the Legion with Stan to forget his heartbreak. Their misadventures in the Legion include laundry duty, desertion, and a daring escape in a stolen airplane. The film is a partial remake of their earlier short ‘Beau Hunks’ (1931) and is celebrated for its slapstick humor and classic comedic moments.
Credits:
Director: A. Edward Sutherland
Producer: Boris Morros
Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jean Parker, Reginald Gardiner
Screenplay: Ralph Spence, Charley Rogers, Fred Schiller, Harry Langdon
Cinematography: Art Lloyd
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