Their First Mistake
Synopsis
Mrs Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs Hardy says that she is through if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does. Unfortunately, his wife has left their apartment on returning, and a process server delivers a paper informing Ollie that she is suing him for divorce, naming Stan as correspondent. The boys are now left to look after the infant on their own.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers, Stan Laurel
- Original Score
- Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Their First Mistake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers, Stan Laurel
Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
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 Their First Mistake
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What is Their First Mistake about?
Mrs Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs Hardy says that she is through if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does. Unfortunately, his wife has left their apartment on returning, and a process server delivers a paper informing Ollie that she is suing him for divorce, naming Stan as correspondent. The boys are now left to look after the infant on their own.
Who directed Their First Mistake?
Their First Mistake was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Their First Mistake?
The principal cast of Their First Mistake includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Billy Gilbert, Marjorie Campbell.
When was Their First Mistake released and how long is it?
Their First Mistake was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Their First Mistake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Their First Mistake was composed by Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Their First Mistake?
Their First Mistake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).