The Flying Deuces
Released on Fri, November 3, 1939
"The Flying Deuces" centers around the comedic escapades of the iconic duo, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. The film kicks off with Ollie completely smitten with a beautiful woman he encounters. He falls head over heels, believing he's finally found his true love. However, his romantic dreams are shattered when he learns that the object of his affection is already married.
Devastated by this revelation, Ollie is driven to despair and attempts to end his life. His efforts prove unsuccessful, but the experience motivates him and Stan to seek a fresh start. They decide the best way to escape their troubles is to enlist in the French Foreign Legion. They envision a life of adventure and camaraderie, far away from the heartbreak Ollie has experienced.
Life in the Foreign Legion, however, is not what they expect. Soon disillusioned with the harsh realities and strict discipline, Stan and Ollie find themselves wanting to leave. They decide to desert the Legion, but their attempt is quickly thwarted, and they are apprehended and sentenced to be executed by firing squad.
Facing imminent death, Stan and Ollie find themselves in a desperate situation. However, their penchant for slapstick and improbable scenarios comes to their rescue. In a moment of sheer luck and comedic ingenuity, they manage to escape the firing squad.
Seizing an opportunity, they stumble upon an aircraft and decide to steal it. This act of daring escape is the culmination of their misadventures, providing a fittingly absurd and humorous resolution to their predicament.
In summary, the story revolves around Ollie's romantic pursuit, his subsequent disappointment, their decision to join the Legion, their failed attempt to desert, and their final act of stealing an aircraft to escape execution. The film is a classic example of Laurel and Hardy's brand of physical comedy and lighthearted chaos.
Jean Parker
as Georgette
Reginald Gardiner
as Francois
Charles Middleton
as Commandant
Jean Del Val
as Sergeant
Crane Whitley
as Corporal
