Laughing Gravy

Stan’s hiccups disturb Ollie as they lie in bed, and after Stan drinks a glass of water, they drift toward sleep again. The dog Laughing Gravy barks, waking their landlord and foreshadowing trouble to come. The tense night begins to fracture the brothers' quiet routine.

The landlord confronts the duo after Laughing Gravy’s barking, insisting they must leave to get the dog under control. The threat of eviction immediately increases the stakes for Laughing Gravy’s safety and the brothers’ living situation. The impending loss of their home pushes the siblings toward action.

Stan resolves to rescue Laughing Gravy despite the eviction, while Ollie argues that Stan should not wake the landlord. They form a plan to retrieve the dog without triggering a larger uproar. The rescue mission becomes the central point around which their night twists.

Ollie locates Laughing Gravy but is locked out of the building in the process. He must improvise to re-enter and continue their attempt to save the pet. The setback heightens the comic tension while preserving the dog’s safety as a priority.

While advancing their plan, Ollie slips and falls into a frozen rainwater barrel, complicating their efforts and adding another layer of slapstick danger. The mishap underscores the harsh winter setting while keeping Laughing Gravy in sight. The accident fuels further chaotic attempts to secure the dog.

After escaping defeat from the earlier mishap, Ollie is locked out of the apartment window and climbs down, accidentally damaging the brick chimney in the process. The destruction intensifies the predicament and raises the cost of their rescue mission. The chaos tests their friendship and resolve.

Just before eviction, Stan receives a letter along with a $1,000 check, informing him that he has inherited a fortune on the condition that he ceases all contact with Oliver. The money introduces a moral dilemma and tests the loyalty between brothers. Laughing Gravy remains a central motivation for Stan’s decisions.

Initially, Stan keeps the letter hidden from Ollie, but Oliver’s guilt trips him into sharing the situation. With Oliver’s implied blessing, Stan contemplates leaving forever to claim the fortune. The moment emphasizes the tug-of-war between money and friendship.

At the last moment, Stan tears the letter apart and returns to Ollie, letting him believe Stan sacrificed the fortune for his sake. Stan then reveals he did it for Laughing Gravy, reaffirming their bond. Oliver and Stan reaffirm their commitment to each other and their pet.

Just before eviction, a policeman informs them that the house is quarantined for two months, with nobody permitted to leave. The frustrated landlord walks away with a rifle, signaling a dangerous turn beyond the immediate conflict. The looming confinement shifts the tone from escape to endurance.

A shot is heard and the landlord's body drops to the floor. The trio slowly removes their hats, and the policeman closes the door, leaving the situation tense and unresolved. The abrupt violence contrasts with the comedy that preceded it and marks a grim capstone to the night’s chaos.

The three sit with their hats removed as the door closes, facing two months of quarantine and an uncertain future. Laughing Gravy stays with them, symbolizing their loyalty and resilience. The ending leaves their fate to chance and the looming constraints of the lockdown.