Their Purple Moment
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Plot
Submissive husband Stan has clandestinely saved money from his thrifty wife. Upon discovering Stan's savings, Ollie proposes they utilize the funds for leisure. However, before they can embark on their escapade, Stan's wife intercepts the wallet, replacing the cash with cigar coupons. Oblivious to the substitution, Stan and Ollie venture to an upscale cafe where they witness two men being ejected for failing to settle their bill, prompting their dates to depart as well. Approaching Stan and Ollie, the women explain their predicament, leading the duo to offer payment for the bill and subsequent expenses, treating them to a lavish night out.
Their evening takes an unexpected turn when a meddlesome observer witnesses their interaction with the women and notifies their wives. Despite Stan's enjoyment of the entertainment, his joy is dampened upon realizing his wallet contains only cigar coupons. In a desperate attempt to stall, Stan instructs the cigarette girl to charge the purchases to his account. However, their evasion tactics fail, resulting in a confrontation with the irate headwaiter(who keeps tripping over them in the dark) and their furious wives. The evening culminates in a chaotic altercation, culminating in a pie-throwing melee in the restaurant's kitchen.
Cast
Production notes
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There was an alternate ending filmed where Stan and Ollie disguise themselves as "little people" and try to escape from the club on their hands and knees. A more traditional food fight was substituted.
Laurel and Hardy's house seen in the film is still standing as of 2024. The address is 1750 West 22nd Street in Los Angeles.[3]
References
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- ↑ "Their Purple Moment (1928)". archive.org
- ↑ "Their Purple Moment (1928) - Cast&Crew. allmovie.com
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External links
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- Their Purple Moment is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
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- 1928 films
- 1928 comedy films
- 1928 short films
- 1920s American films
- 1920s English-language films
- American black-and-white films
- English-language comedy short films
- Films directed by James Parrott
- Films with screenplays by H. M. Walker
- Laurel and Hardy (film series)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short films
- Silent American comedy short films
- Surviving American silent films