Pack Up Your Troubles
“From crack-pot civilians to coo-coo privates–they'll lead you a chase so crammed with hysterical laughter, you'll say it's even funnier than their first feature, "Pardon Us."”
Synopsis
The story begins in 1917 with Stan and Ollie being drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War I. While in the Army, the pair befriend a man named Eddie Smith, who is killed by the enemy during a battle. After the war is over, Stan and Ollie venture to New York City, where they begin a quest to reunite Eddie's little daughter with her rightful family. The task proves both monumental and problematic as the boys discover just how many people in New York have the last name Smith.
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Laurel and Hardy - Pack Up Your Troubles Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-26
Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Ollie
Don Dillaway
Eddie Smith
Jacquie Lyn
Eddie's Little Girl
Mary Carr
Old Woman with Letter
James Finlayson
General
Richard Cramer
Uncle Jack
Adele Watson
Annie
Tom Kennedy
Recruiting Sergeant
Charles Middleton
Welfare Association Officer
Richard Tucker
Mr. Smith
Muriel Evans
Wrong Eddie's Bride
Grady Sutton
The Wrong Eddie
C. Montague Shaw
Wrong Eddie's Father
Billy Gilbert
Mr. Hathaway
Nora Cecil
Welfare Association Officer (uncredited)
Paulette Goddard
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Mrs. MacTavish (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall, Ray McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel, Ray McCarey
- Original Score
- Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Pack Up Your Troubles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall, Ray McCarey
H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel, Ray McCarey
Marvin Hatley
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Ray McCarey
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
H.M. Walker
Writer
Stan Laurel
Writer
Ray McCarey
Writer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pack Up Your Troubles
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What is Pack Up Your Troubles about?
The story begins in 1917 with Stan and Ollie being drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War I. While in the Army, the pair befriend a man named Eddie Smith, who is killed by the enemy during a battle. After the war is over, Stan and Ollie venture to New York City, where they begin a quest to reunite Eddie's little daughter with her rightful family. The task proves both monumental and problematic as the boys discover just how many people in New York have the last name Smith.
Who directed Pack Up Your Troubles?
Pack Up Your Troubles was directed by George Marshall, Ray McCarey.
Who stars in Pack Up Your Troubles?
The principal cast of Pack Up Your Troubles includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Don Dillaway, Jacquie Lyn, Mary Carr.
When was Pack Up Your Troubles released and how long is it?
Pack Up Your Troubles was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Pack Up Your Troubles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pack Up Your Troubles was composed by Marvin Hatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pack Up Your Troubles?
Pack Up Your Troubles holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).