Should Married Men Go Home? (1928)

Film Overview
"Should Married Men Go Home?" is a quiet funny short film from 1928 directed by James Parrott and Leo McCarey. It stars comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, known for their slapstick humor and renowned physical funny that is still appreciated today. The movie is an item of the Hal Roach studios.

Plot Summary
The movie begins with Oliver Hardy-- the pompous, rotund half of the duo-- taking pleasure in a quiet video game of checkers with his other half (played by Kay Deslys) on a serene Sunday afternoon when his friend, the skinny and dim-witted Stan Laurel, unexpectedly drops by. Stan's undesirable see disrupts the harmony of the Hardy family as his ineptitude and clumsiness result in a series of disorderly occasions.

When Hardy's annoyed wife boots them out, the comic set then wander into a regional golf course, where they continue to wreak even additional havoc on the greens. The 2 clumsily try to play golf, resulting in an extraordinarily slapstick sequence involving the other golfers. The comic cacophony escalates when they start an unscripted, debris-filled mud battle that includes everyone they meet-- golf enthusiasts, caddies, and passersby alike.

Comedic Style
The film is a timeless example of Laurel and Hardy's signature funny design which often places the burly Hardy as the 'supposed' brains of the set while the thin Laurel plays the childish simpleton. Their sustaining love-hate friendship, recurring scenario of easy scenarios spiraling into madcap mayhem, and masterful blend of aesthetically meaningful silent movie funny with clever comical timing are all at complete display screen in "Should Married Men Go Home?".

Ending
In the end, soaked and dirty, the duo returns to Hardy's house where they find his other half holding a celebration. Their muddy appearances cause her visitors to panic, even more annoy Hardy's other half, and get them sent out to the kitchen to tidy up. Still, in the typical Laurel and Hardy custom, the film concludes on a cheerful note with the pair turning the kitchen area into a hilarious water-logged mess, leaving the audience in splits of laughter.

Crucial Reception
In spite of being over 90 years of ages, "Should Married Men Go Home?" remains a highly-regarded piece of early movie funny. It's commonly commemorated for the on-screen chemistry of its lead actors and their seamless comedic performances. Laurel and Hardy's ageless humor, in addition to the film's skillfully crafted slapstick series, have ensured its long-lasting popularity among fans of funny movie theater.

Conclusion
"Should Married Men Go Home?" is a timeless Laurel and Hardy movie filled with their brand of physical and situational humor. The title itself tracks the olden trope of married men seeking break from their better halves' nagging, which they turn into an opportunity for absurdist comedy. Despite its old-fashioned gender dynamics, the film offers an easy going take a look at relationship, marriage, and the universal appeal of pure funny.

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