''Sugar Daddies'' is a silent

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starring Jimmy Finlayson,

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and Oliver Hardy prior to their official billing as the duo

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. The team appeared in a total of 107 films between 1921 and 1951. The film is directed by Fred Guiol and Leo McCarey.

Plot

Following a night of revelry, a wealthy oil magnate awakens to the surprising revelation of his recent marriage, accompanied by a gold-digging stepdaughter and brother-in-law intent on his demise for financial gain. Upon encountering a blackmail scheme, the tycoon seeks refuge in a hotel with his butler and legal counsel. Employing a disguise involving his lawyer and the assistance of his butler, the tycoon navigates a series of frantic escapades, including pursuits through a dance hall and amusement park, to evade his pursuers and safeguard his assets.

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* * 1927 films 1927 comedy films 1927 short films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Articles containing video clips English-language comedy short films Films directed by Fred Guiol Films directed by Leo McCarey Films set in amusement parks Films with screenplays by H. M. Walker Laurel and Hardy (film series) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short films Silent American comedy short films Surviving American silent films {{short-silent-comedy-film-stub