The Finishing Touch

The Finishing Touch

1928 · 21 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy

Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.

Directed by Clyde Bruckman · Written by H.M. Walker

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Stan Laurel Stan
Oliver Hardy Ollie
Dorothy Coburn Nurse
Edgar Kennedy Cop (as Ed Kennedy)
Sam Lufkin Owner of the house

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