''Twice Two'' is a 1933 American

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Laurel and Hardy Laurel and Hardy were a British-American double act, comedy duo during the early Classical Hollywood cinema, Classical Hollywood era of American cinema, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and American Oliver Hardy (1892–1957) ...

short film.

Plot

It is the first wedding anniversary of Stan and Oliver's sister Fannie, and Oliver, who wed Stan's sister "Sis." This matrimonial arrangement leads to the cohabitation of the two couples under one roof, with Stan and Oliver both working in the same office. Amidst the domestic setting, the narrative unfolds with a series of incidents, including telephone gags and preparations for a surprise anniversary party organized by the wives to celebrate their first year of marriage. However, the celebratory mood takes a comical turn when a cake mishap results in Mrs. Laurel bearing an inadvertent resemblance to Queen Elizabeth I, depicted in a portrait on the dining room wall. As Stan and Oliver arrive at the party, tensions and squabbles ensue between the two couples, punctuating the atmosphere of the celebration. The climax of the film occurs with the arrival of a delivery boy bearing yet another cake. This moment culminates in a chaotic scene where Mrs. Laurel is doused with the cake by a disgruntled Mrs. Hardy.

Cast

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Stan Laurel Stan Laurel ( ; born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, director and writer who was in the comedy double act, duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 sh ...

as Mr. Stan Laurel / Mrs. "Sis" Hardy ** Carol Tevis as Mrs. "Sis" Hardy (voice) * Oliver Hardy as Mr. Oliver Hardy / Mrs. Fannie Laurel ** May Wallace as Mrs. Fannie Laurel (voice) Uncredited: * Baldwin Cooke as Soda Jerk * Charlie Hall as Delivery Boy * Ham Kinsey as Passerby

Production notes

Laurel and Hardy portray dual roles in ''Twice Two'' , a theme echoed in two other films: '' Brats'' and '' Our Relations''. The voices of Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Laurel are dubbed by Carol Tevis and May Wallace. ''Twice Two'' is the second occasion where Stan Laurel adopts drag to portray Oliver Hardy's spouse, a role he had previously undertaken in '' That's My Wife''. Stan's adeptness in such roles is evidenced by his portrayals in '' Another Fine Mess'', '' A Chump at Oxford'', and '' Jitterbugs''. The production is the last Laurel & Hardy film directed by James Parrott.

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