On the Loose (1931 film)

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On The Loose
Directed by	Hal Roach
Produced by	Hal Roach
Starring	Zasu Pitts Thelma Todd
Distributed by	MGM
Release date(s)	1931
Country	United States
Language	English
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On The Loose is a comedy film released in 1931. It was produced and directed by Hal Roach and distributed by MGM. It stars Zasu Pitts and Thelma Todd and features a cameo appearance by Laurel and Hardy.

Contents 1 Plot 2 Laurel and Hardy cameo 3 Cast 4 External links

[edit] Plot

Zasu and Thelma are two young women at home complaining about all of the dates they have been on. In every case they have been taken to Coney Island. The next day they are walking in the street when a car goes by and they are splashed with mud and water. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date. The date happens to be at Coney Island once again. The date doesn't go well and they are glad to go home.

[edit] Laurel and Hardy cameo

At the end of the film there is a knock at the girls door. Stan and Oliver appear and ask if the girls want to go on date to Coney Island. The girls start throwing ornaments at Stan and Oliver who beat a hasty retreat. Laurel and Hardy are on screen for 41 seconds.

[edit] Cast

• Zasu Pitts
• Thelma Todd
• John Loder
• Claud Allister
• Billy Gilbert
• Stan Laurel (uncredited)
• Oliver Hardy (uncredited)

[edit] External links

• On The Loose at the Internet Movie Database