Their First Mistake (1932): Cast
Their First Mistake is a 1932 short comedy starring Mae Busch as Mrs. Arabella Hardy, Billy Gilbert and Oliver Hardy. It runs 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 21 min
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Their First Mistake About?
The premise of Their First Mistake without spoilers.
Mrs. Hardy is irritated that Oliver spends most of his time with his friend Stanley. After an argument she threatens to end their marriage if Oliver goes out with Stanley again. Stanley convinces Oliver to adopt a baby, but his wife soon leaves, files for divorce and names Stanley as co‑respondent. The two men are left caring for the infant together.
Their First Mistake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- two men and a baby
- baby
- gay interest
- crying baby
- slapstick comedy
- adopting a child
- comedy of errors
- single father
- bickering husband wife relationship
- jealous wife
- calling someone by the wrong name
- lying to wife
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- confusion
- dimwit
- comedy duo
- caught in a lie
- spitting coffee
- looking through a transom
- hit with a broom
- pratfall
- angry wife
- buddies
- box of cigars
- process server
- divorce papers
- alienation of affection
- whimpering
- spilled milk
- man wears pajamas
- man wears a nightshirt
- cowbell
- baby bottle
- two men share a bed
- tripping and falling
- lightbulb
- crashing through a door
- cotton in ears
- flashing lights
- dropping a food tray
- cuddling
- character looks directly at the camera
- friendship between men
- sharing a bed
- divorce
- mousetrap
- comic frustration
- rocking chair
- rattle
- newspaper
- milk
Their First Mistake Cast & Characters
Mae Busch leads the cast as Mrs. Arabella Hardy, with Billy Gilbert as Process server and Oliver Hardy as Ollie.
- Mae Busch as Mrs. Arabella Hardy
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Billy Gilbert as Process server - Oliver Hardy as Ollie
- Stan Laurel as Stan
Also Starring in Their First Mistake
· 2 more- George Marshall Neighbor
- Marjorie Campbell Adopted Baby
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Their First Mistake FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Their First Mistake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Their First Mistake?
Their First Mistake runs 21 minutes.
When was Their First Mistake released?
Their First Mistake was released on November 5, 1932.
Who is in the cast of Their First Mistake?
Their First Mistake stars Mae Busch as Mrs. Arabella Hardy, Billy Gilbert as Process server and Oliver Hardy as Ollie, among 6 credited actors.
Does Their First Mistake have a post-credit scene?
No. Their First Mistake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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