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6.9 / 10(54 votes)IMDb192821mUnited States of America

The Finishing Touch

Synopsis

Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 25, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clyde Bruckman
Screenplay & Story
H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel
Original Title
The Finishing Touch
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
21m
Production Studios
Hal Roach Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clyde Bruckman

Screenplay & Story

H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel

Film Editing

Richard C. Currier

Producers

Hal Roach

Department Leadership Roster

Clyde Bruckman

Clyde Bruckman

Director

H.M. Walker

H.M. Walker

Writer

Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel

Writer

Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Producer

Richard C. Currier

Richard C. Currier

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Finishing Touch.

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Public Domain

Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Finishing Touch

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Finishing Touch about?

Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.

Who directed The Finishing Touch?

The Finishing Touch was directed by Clyde Bruckman.

Who stars in The Finishing Touch?

The principal cast of The Finishing Touch includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn, Edgar Kennedy, Sam Lufkin.

When was The Finishing Touch released and how long is it?

The Finishing Touch was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 21m.