One Good Turn(1931)
One Good Turn Synopsis
Down and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.
One Good Turn (1931) is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, released on October 31, 1931 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mary Carr and James Finlayson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- James W. Horne
- Writers:
- H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel, James Parrott
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Composer:
- Marvin Hatley
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
One Good Turn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Mary Carr
as Old Lady
James Finlayson
as A Community Player
Billy Gilbert
as Drunk
Dorothy Granger
as A Community Player (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as A Community Player (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by James W. Horne, written by H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel and James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach.
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One Good Turn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 47 ratings.
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One Good Turn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Good Turn online?
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One Good Turn (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in One Good Turn?
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The main cast of One Good Turn (1931) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mary Carr, James Finlayson and Billy Gilbert. The film was directed by James W. Horne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Good Turn released?
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One Good Turn was released on October 31, 1931 and runs for 20m.
Is One Good Turn worth watching?
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One Good Turn (1931) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.