The story begins in 1917 with Stan and Ollie being drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War I. While in the Army, the pair befriend a man named Eddie Smith, who is killed by the enemy during a battle. After the war is over, Stan and Ollie venture to New York City, where they begin a quest to reunite Eddie's little daughter with her rightful family. The task proves both monumental and problematic as the boys discover just how many people in New York have the last name Smith.

Stan Laurel
Stan

Oliver Hardy
Ollie

Don Dillaway
Eddie Smith

Jacquie Lyn
Eddie's Little Girl

Mary Carr
Old Woman with Letter

James Finlayson
General

Richard Cramer
Uncle Jack

Adele Watson
Annie
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Release Date
September 16, 1932
Runtime
1h 8m
Rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, War
Director
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