Love 'em and Weep

Love 'em and Weep
Love 'em and Weep
Directed by	Fred Guiol
Written by	Hal Roach ; H.M. Walker (titles)
Produced by	Hal Roach
Starring	Mae Busch ; Stan Laurel ; James Finlayson
Cinematography	Floyd Jackman
Edited by	Richard C. Currier
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	June 12, 1927;
Running time	20 min.
Country	United States
Languages	Silent film; English (Original intertitles)

Full film

Love 'em and Weep is a 1927 American silent comedy short film starring Mae Busch, Stan Laurel and James Finlayson, with Oliver Hardy featured in a small role.^[1]

Opening Title

Ancient Proverb—Every married man should have his fling—But be careful not to get flung too far.

Plot

An old flame (Mae Busch) of businessman Titus Tillsbury (James Finlayson) threatens to expose their past, destroying both his marriage and career. He sends his aide (Stan Laurel) to keep her away from a dinner party he and his wife are hosting that evening.^[2]

Cast

Mae Busch as Peaches - the Old Flame
Stan Laurel as Romaine Ricketts
James Finlayson as Titus Tillsbury
Oliver Hardy as Judge Chigger
Charlotte Mineau as Mrs. Aggie Tillsbury
Vivien Oakland as Mrs. Ricketts
Ed Brandenburg as Waiter
Charlie Hall as Tillsbury's butler
Villie Latimer as Old Lady Scandal
May Wallace as Mrs. Chigger
Clara Guiol as Peaches' Maid
Billie Latimer as Lady Scandal
Leo Sulky as Restaurant Manager

Production

Love 'em and Weep was filmed in January 1927 and released June 12 of that year by Pathé Exchange.^[1]

Notes

Since Laurel and Hardy appear in the film, it is considered an early Laurel and Hardy film despite the fact that Hardy's role is a bit part and they barely share any scenes in the film.
The film was the first in which English character actor Charlie Hall was to appear with Laurel and Hardy.

Remake

Love 'em and Weep was remade in 1931 as Chickens Come Home, with both Mae Busch and Stan Laurel reprising their roles. James Finlayson played the butler this time, replacing Charlie Hall, with Oliver Hardy taking on Finlayson's original role.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b "FEATURE RELEASE CHART". Motion Picture News. August 26, 1927. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
^ ^a ^b "Love 'em and Weep". Laurel and Hardy Central. Archived from the original on September 21, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2019.