Come Clean
Synopsis
The Hardys wish to have a quiet evening in their apartment, but are interrupted when the Laurels pay a visit. Stan and Ollie go out for ice cream, and manage to prevent a shrewish woman from committing suicide on the way back home. The woman is ungrateful and makes threats against the them unless they look after her. They spend a chaotic evening trying to keep her hidden from their wives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Charlie Hall, Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers, Stan Laurel
- Original Score
- Marvin Hatley, Leroy Shield
- Original Title
- Come Clean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
H.M. Walker, Charlie Hall, Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers, Stan Laurel
Marvin Hatley, Leroy Shield
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
Marvin Hatley
Original Music Composer
Leroy Shield
Original Music Composer
Charlie Hall
Writer
Oliver Hardy
Writer
James Parrott
Writer
Charley Rogers
Writer
Stan Laurel
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Come Clean
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What is Come Clean about?
The Hardys wish to have a quiet evening in their apartment, but are interrupted when the Laurels pay a visit. Stan and Ollie go out for ice cream, and manage to prevent a shrewish woman from committing suicide on the way back home. The woman is ungrateful and makes threats against the them unless they look after her. They spend a chaotic evening trying to keep her hidden from their wives.
Who directed Come Clean?
Come Clean was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in Come Clean?
The principal cast of Come Clean includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Gertrude Astor, Linda Loredo.
When was Come Clean released and how long is it?
Come Clean was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Come Clean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Come Clean was composed by Marvin Hatley, Leroy Shield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Come Clean?
Come Clean holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).