One Good Turn (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1931, One Good Turn is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. One Good Turn stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Mary Carr as Old Lady and James Finlayson as A Community Player, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, One Good Turn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Good Turn page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Good Turn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Good Turn (1931)?
- In US, One Good Turn is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Good Turn worth watching?
- One Good Turn holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Good Turn?
- One Good Turn stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mary Carr, James Finlayson and Billy Gilbert.
- When was One Good Turn released?
- One Good Turn was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.