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Two Tars

1928·21 min·US
Director: James Parrott
Comedy

Two sailors on shore leave rent a car and go on a drive with their dates, but soon get involved in a huge traffic jam with dozens of ill-tempered motorists. A minor collision sets off an escalating series of retaliations.

Two sailors on shore leave rent a car and go on a drive with their dates, but soon get involved in a huge traffic jam with dozens of ill-tempered motorists. A minor collision sets off an escalating series of retaliations.

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Cast

Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel

Stan

Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Motorist

Thelma Hill

Thelma Hill

Brunette Girl

Ruby Blaine

Ruby Blaine

Blonde Girl

Charlie Hall

Charlie Hall

Shopkeeper

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