This is one of several films Laurel and Hardy made with supporting actor Walter Long. I always liked this films, as unlike the other foils for the duo, Long was just plain scary! In variably, Long ended up wanting to kill Stan and Ollie in the films and they are all good for a laugh. This one is no exception, though I also think it isn't among the best of this collaboration--though it's still a lotta fun! Stan and Ollie are sailors who want to check in to Long's seedy-looking motel. At first, everything seems fine to our heroes, but later they catch Long trying to force a young lady to marry him against her will. I loved what happened when they first tried to intervene! They threw billiard balls at him and hit him in the head and Long didn't even notice--that's just how mean and tough a character he was!! Despite this, they eventually get the better of Long and free the lady.
Later, they are hungry and broke. Ollie meets an old pal who is a boxing promoter and they agree to fight that night. Of course, selfish Ollie tells Stanley that he must fight--after all, Ollie is the trainer! And, not surprisingly, Long turns out to be Stan's opponent! However, instead of being pulverized, Stan defeats the big jerk! You'll just have to see how and why for yourself.
Overall, this film is just funny and enjoyable, so it's well worth a look. While not the very best of their shorts, it's very watchable and entertaining.
Later, they are hungry and broke. Ollie meets an old pal who is a boxing promoter and they agree to fight that night. Of course, selfish Ollie tells Stanley that he must fight--after all, Ollie is the trainer! And, not surprisingly, Long turns out to be Stan's opponent! However, instead of being pulverized, Stan defeats the big jerk! You'll just have to see how and why for yourself.
Overall, this film is just funny and enjoyable, so it's well worth a look. While not the very best of their shorts, it's very watchable and entertaining.