Any Old Port!
Any Old Port! is an American 1932 pre-Code comedy short film directed by James W. Horne and starring Laurel and Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach.
Plot
Sailors Laurel and Hardy arrive in a coastal town and secure accommodation at a budget hotel under the proprietorship of Mugsy Long, characterized by his rough demeanor. Long harbors intentions of coercing the hotel's maid into marriage, against her wishes, resorting to locking her in a closet. Observing this, Laurel and Hardy initially resolve to intervene but reconsider when faced with Long's formidable presence, as evidenced by the ineffectiveness of projectiles hurled at him. However, during the arrival of a judge for the impending wedding ceremony, Stan seizes the opportunity to liberate the trapped maid by obtaining the closet key, inciting a pursuit during which he facilitates her escape.
More details
| author | H. M. Walker |
|---|---|
| director | James W. Horne |
| editor | Richard C. Currier |
| genre | comedy |
| keywords | betray boxing match coastal town even hotel room inebriate load lock nurse prize money trap wedding ceremony |
| musicBy | Marvin Hatley |
| producer | Hal Roach |
| publisher | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| theme | short |