In need of funds, Hardy happens to meet an old friend, now a boxing promoter, and volunteers "Battling Laurel" as the team's prizefighter, only to discover their opponent in the ring is a fe... Read allIn need of funds, Hardy happens to meet an old friend, now a boxing promoter, and volunteers "Battling Laurel" as the team's prizefighter, only to discover their opponent in the ring is a fearsome old nemesis.In need of funds, Hardy happens to meet an old friend, now a boxing promoter, and volunteers "Battling Laurel" as the team's prizefighter, only to discover their opponent in the ring is a fearsome old nemesis.
- Bride
- (as Jacqueline Wells)
- Police Chief
- (uncredited)
- Boxing Promoter
- (uncredited)
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Justice of the Peace
- (uncredited)
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Mugsy's Second
- (uncredited)
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Mugsie's Second
- (uncredited)
- Stan's Second
- (uncredited)
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Referee
- (uncredited)
- Drunk
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- James Parrott(uncredited)
- Charley Rogers(uncredited)
- H.M. Walker
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOriginally meant to be three reels, the first reel is now lost and exists only in stills. This was set aboard ship and featured James Finlayson and Tiny Sandford.
- GoofsAfter Mugsie Long is hit by the weighted glove on Stan's right hand, the glove falls with Long to the boxing ring floor. The next scene has Stan with both gloves on, as the weighted glove hits the referee.
- Quotes
Ollie: [after girl runs upstairs crying] What seems to be the trouble?
Mugsie Long, proprietor of Ye Mariner's Rest: Ha ha ha ha. She's crying with happiness. She's gonna be married.
Ollie: Who's the lucky fellow?
Mugsie Long, proprietor of Ye Mariner's Rest: I am.
Stan: [after a great big double take] Can you beat that?
Ollie: What?
Stan: What a terrible cats-after-me.
- ConnectionsEdited into Zwei Ritter ohne Furcht und Tadel (1932)
Although a vast majority of Laurel and Hardy's previous efforts ranged from above average to very good ('45 Minutes from Hollywood' being the only misfire and mainly worth seeing as a curiosity piece and for historical interest, and even that wasn't a complete mess), 'Two Tars' for me was their first truly classic one with close to flawless execution. Didn't find 'Any Old Port!' quite one of their very best, but it to me still very good and some of the best material is among their funniest.
Admittedly, the story is pretty thin and is pretty standard and the beginning is a touch slow.
Despite that, 'Any Old Port!' is great fun, never less than very amusing and the best moments, such as the ending, being classic hilarity. It is never too silly, there is a wackiness that never loses its energy and the sly wit is here, some of the material may not be new but how it's executed actually doesn't feel too familiar and it doesn't get repetitive. A lot happens yet it doesn't ever feel rushed or over-stuffed. The ending is a sheer delight.
Laurel and Hardy are on top form here, both are well used, both have material worthy of them and they're equal rather than one being funnier than the other (before Laurel tended to be funnier and more interesting than Hardy, who tended to be underused). Their chemistry feels like a partnership here too, before 'Two Tars' you were yearning for more scenes with them together but in 'Any Old Port!' and on the most part from 'Two Tars' onwards we are far from robbed of that. Their comic timing is impeccable.
'Any Old Port!' looks good visually, is full of energy and the direction gets the best out of the stars, is at ease with the material and doesn't let it get too busy or static. The supporting players are solid, but it's Laurel and Hardy's show all the way.
In summary, very good if not one of the best. 8/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Sep 30, 2018
Details
- Runtime20 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1