Playing at Politics
Alternate-language version of Chickens Come Home (1931)
1931 · 56 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy
Ollie is running for mayor and an old flame threatens to blackmail him.
Directed by James W. Horne · Written by H.M. Walker
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Stan Laurel Stan -
Oliver Hardy Oliver -
Enrique Acosta - H Hadji Ali Regurgitator
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María Calvo -
Abraham J. Cantú Magician -
James Finlayson Criado - C Carmen Granada Señora Laurel
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Charlie Hall Elevator Operator -
Linda Loredo Señora Hardy
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