
Leave 'Em Laughing(1928)
Stan complains of a toothache and he and Ollie visit the dentist. Ollie gets his teeth pulled by mistake. Under the influence of laughing gas, they leave and cause much commotion on the road annoying a traffic cop.


Inexperienced waiters (Laurel & Hardy) are hired for a swank dinner party.

Stan Laurel
Hired butler

Oliver Hardy
Hired butler

Anita Garvin
Mrs. Culpepper

Tiny Sandford
Mr. Culpepper

Dorothy Coburn
Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Ellinor Vanderveer
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
From Soup to Nuts is a comedy film released in 1928 exploring themes of black and white, silent film, short film. Directed by Edgar Kennedy, it stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin. Inexperienced waiters (Laurel & Hardy) are hired for a swank dinner party.
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