Early to Bed

Early to Bed

Early to Bed is a 1928 short comedy silent film starring Laurel and Hardy. The duo are homeless vagrants, until Ollie receives word that he has inherited a fortune from a deceased uncle. He buys a sumptious mansion and makes Stan his butler. After a night of indulging in too much champagne, Ollie returns home intent on playing a series of cruel practical jokes on Stan. Stan retaliates by breaking nearly everything in the house.

quick facts
Release date:October 6, 1928
Directed by:Emmett J. Flynn
Runtime:18 Minutes
Producer:Hal Roach
Editor:Richard C. Currier
Cinematography:George Stevens
Screenplay by:H. M. Walker
Genre:Short Film, Comedy

Cast of Early to Bed

Oliver Hardy
Oliver Hardy
Born:Jan. 18, 1892
Died:Aug. 7, 1957
Stan Laurel
Stan Laurel
Born:June 16, 1890
Died:Feb. 23, 1965

Film director of Early to Bed

Emmett J. Flynn
Emmett J. Flynn
Born: November 9, 1892
Died: 1937

Emmett J. Flynn was an American director, writer, actor, and producer.

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Prequels and sequels to Early to Bed

Should Married Men Go Home?
Should Married Men Go Home?
1928
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Early to Bed
1928
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Two Tars
1928

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who were the stars of the movie "Early to Bed"?
  • A:
    Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy starred in the film.
  • Q:
    Who was the director of the film "Early to Bed"?
  • A:
    Emmett J. Flynn directed the movie.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the movie "Early to Bed"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 18 minutes.
  • Q:
    What film was the prequel to Early to Bed?
  • A:
    "Should Married Men Go Home?" is the name of the film's prequel.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Early to Bed" is of which genre?
  • A:
    It is labeled as... Silent film, Indie, Short film, Black-and-white and Comedy.
  • Q:
    Who played the production role for the film, "Early to Bed"?
  • A:
    Hal Roach was the film's producer.
  • Q:
    When was the movie "Early to Bed" premiered?
  • A:
    The movie was released in October, 1928.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "Early to Bed"?
  • A:
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer distributed the film.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the movie Early to Bed?
  • A:
    H. M. Walker wrote the script for the movie.
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