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Directed by James Parrott, The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case leans on a strong ensemble — Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Frank Austin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1930.
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High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.
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