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Laurel and Hardy in The Flying Deuces, 1939

Laurel and Hardy in The Flying Deuces, 1939

A scene from The Flying Deuces (1939), starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
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Transcript

FRANCOIS: Pay strict attention, all of you. The men who were to be shot this morning have escaped. Be sure all gates are closed and make a thorough search of the entire barracks. Whoever brings them back will be given a reward of six weeks furlough. That's all.

[Music in]

OLLIE: Let's cover up the hole.