The Flying Deuces

The Flying Deuces

They dish out the dizziest rib-ride of the year!

NR 1939 · 69 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, War

Ollie falls in love with a woman. When he discovers she's already married, he unsuccessfully attempts suicide but he and Stan then decide to join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles. When they’re arrested for soon trying to desert the Legion—they escape a firing squad by stealing an aircraft.

Directed by A. Edward Sutherland · Written by Harry Langdon

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