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The Finishing Touch (1928) [N/A]

Release Date:
February 25, 1928

Original Title:
The Finishing Touch

Alternate Titles:
Das Ideale Wochenendhaus
Das unfertige Fertighaus
Dick und Doof - Das unfertige Fertighaus
Die verspeisten Nägel
Laurel et Hardy - La dernière main
Laurel et Hardy - deux gars du batiments
Laurel und Hardy – Das unfertige Fertighaus

Genres:
Comedy

Production Companies:
Hal Roach Studios

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 21

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Production

Cinematography:
George Stevens

Co-Director:
Leo McCarey

Director:
Clyde Bruckman

Editor:
Richard C. Currier

Producer:
Hal Roach

Writer:
Stan Laurel
H.M. Walker

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