The Finishing Touch

Name: The Finishing Touch
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1928-02-25
Duration: 21 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn, Edgar Kennedy, Sam Lufkin

1928·Movie·21 min·★ 6.9(48)

Comedy More English titles

Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.

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About The Finishing Touch

The Finishing Touch is a 1928 English-language comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman. The cast is led by Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn. It has a runtime of 0h 21m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

The Finishing Touch was produced by Hal Roach Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on February 25, 1928.

Director: Clyde Bruckman
Writers: H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel
Release date: February 25, 1928
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Hal Roach Studios

#black and white#silent film#short film

The Finishing Touch cast & crew

The Finishing Touch was directed by Clyde Bruckman and written by H.M. Walker and Stan Laurel.

The cast features Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Dorothy Coburn as Nurse, Edgar Kennedy as Cop (as Ed Kennedy), and Sam Lufkin as Owner of the house.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Hal Roach.

Is The Finishing Touch worth watching?

At 0h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The Finishing Touch is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Finishing Touch

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