What genre is Thicker Than Water?

Thicker Than Water is categorised as Comedy.

Who stars in Thicker Than Water?

Charlie Hall, Bess Flowers, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson appear in the main cast.

Who directed Thicker Than Water?

James W. Horne directed Thicker Than Water.

How long is Thicker Than Water?

Thicker Than Water runs for 21m (21 minutes).

Is Thicker Than Water worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Thicker Than Water?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Thicker Than Water (1935)

Name: Thicker Than Water
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1935
Duration: 21 min
Cast: Charlie Hall, Bess Flowers, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson

Movie 21m ★ 7.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh

Comedy

Where to watch

Dating from 1935, Thicker Than Water sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by James W. Horne. The cast includes Charlie Hall, Bess Flowers and Stan Laurel. The running time is 21m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.

Synopsis

Oliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion Ollie then withdraws the couple's savings from the bank to pay for the furniture and inadvertently pays virtually the whole amount at an auction for a grandfather clock which is soon crushed under a passing truck. Mrs Hardy then unintentionally causes serious injuries to Ollie requiring him to be rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion. The doctor conscripts Stan to be the unwilling blood donor. Problems occur with the transfusion and when Stan and Ollie leave the hospital they appear to have morphed into each other.

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Questions about Thicker Than Water

What genre is Thicker Than Water?: Thicker Than Water is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Thicker Than Water?: Charlie Hall, Bess Flowers, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson appear in the main cast.
Who directed Thicker Than Water?: James W. Horne directed Thicker Than Water.
How long is Thicker Than Water?: Thicker Than Water runs for 21m (21 minutes).
Is Thicker Than Water worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Thicker Than Water?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.