Going Bye-Bye!

Going Bye-Bye!

Year: 1934

Runtime: 21 mins

Language: English

Director: Charley Rogers

Comedy

In a crowded courtroom, Butch Long swears vengeance against “squealers” Laurel and Hardy, whose testimony lands him in jail. Fearing retribution, the duo decides to leave town and places an advertisement for a travel companion to split costs. The woman who replies turns out to be Butch’s own girlfriend. While Butch escapes, he hides in a trunk at his girlfriend’s apartment, only to become locked inside. Unaware of his presence, Stan and Ollie eventually manage to open the trunk, prompting Butch to finally exact his revenge.

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In a bustling courtroom the stakes feel as high as the rafters, where Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy unwittingly become the linchpin of a conviction that lands a notorious crook behind bars. The atmosphere crackles with a mix of stern authority and the duo’s trademark bewildered humor, setting the tone for a comedy that walks the thin line between danger and farce. As the gavel falls, a ferocious promise of retribution hangs over the pair, pushing them to consider a fresh start far from the looming threat.

Seeking escape from the looming menace, the inseparable friends turn to a simple yet absurd solution: a newspaper advertisement looking for a fellow traveler to share the cost of a new life on the road. Their modest plan quickly spirals into intrigue when the reply comes from Mary, a woman whose connection to the vengeful outlaw adds an unexpected layer to their departure plans. The chemistry between the blithe duo and the enigmatic responder hints at both comedic miscommunication and the potential for accidental entanglements.

Unbeknownst to them, the outlaw himself slips away from custody, aiming for a covert hide‑out that lands him squarely in the apartment of the very woman who answered their ad. A chance encounter forces the fugitives into a cramped, wooden compartment where a series of slap‑slap mishaps ensue. Their attempts to resolve the situation—marked by inventive, bumbling ingenuity—underscore the film’s love of physical comedy and the ever‑present threat of chaos lurking just beneath ordinary life.

With the courtroom’s echo still resonating and a suitcase of uncertainties waiting to be unpacked, Stan and Oliver find themselves caught in a whirlwind of mistaken identities, precarious hideaways, and the kind of unpredictable shenanigans that promise both laughter and a hint of peril. The stage is set for a cascade of comedic twists that keep the audience guessing which side of the law—or the laugh—will ultimately prevail.

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