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Their Purple Moment (1928)

1928-05-19 · 22m · EN
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The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.

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Stan LaurelStan LaurelMr. PincherOliver HardyOliver HardyOllieAnita GarvinAnita GarvinOliver's GirlfriendKay DeslysKay DeslysMr. Pincher's GirlfriendFay HoldernessFay HoldernessMrs. PincherTiny SandfordTiny SandfordWaiterLyle TayoLyle TayoMrs. HardyLeo WillisLeo WillisCab DriverDorothy CoburnDorothy CoburnHatcheck Girl (uncredited)Jack HillJack HillDoorman / Patron (uncredited)

Keywords

Black and whiteSilent filmShort filmNight on the town

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityBlack And White · Silent Film · Short FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference347872Actor preference340183 · 340184 · 485869

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What is Their Purple Moment about?

The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.

How long is Their Purple Moment?

Their Purple Moment has a runtime of 22 minutes.