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Pack Up Your Troubles poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.4 / 100
1932·Comedy / War·1h 8m

PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES

“From crack-pot civilians to coo-coo privates–they'll lead you a chase so crammed with hysterical laughter, you'll say it's even funnier than their first feature, "Pardon Us."”

The story begins in 1917 with Stan and Ollie being drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War I. While in the Army, the pair befriend a man named Eddie Smith, who is killed by the enemy during a battle. After the war is over, Stan and Ollie venture to New York City, where they begin a quest to reunite Eddie's little daughter with her rightful family. The task proves both monumental and problematic as the boys discover just how many people in New York have the last name Smith.

Above the Line
George Marshall, Ray McCarey, Harry Black·DirectorH.M. Walker·WriterStan Laurel·WriterArt Lloyd·Director of PhotographyMarvin Hatley·MusicRichard C. Currier·Editor
Cast
Stan Laurel·StanOliver Hardy·OllieDon Dillaway·Eddie SmithJacquie Lyn·Eddie's Little GirlMary Carr·Old Woman with LetterJames Finlayson·GeneralRichard Cramer·Uncle JackAdele Watson·AnnieTom Kennedy·Recruiting SergeantCharles Middleton·Welfare Association Officer
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 2
George Marshall·DirectorRay McCarey·Director
Writing· 3
H.M. Walker·WriterStan Laurel·WriterRay McCarey·Writer
Camera· 1
Art Lloyd·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard C. Currier·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Marvin Hatley·Music
Production· 1
Hal Roach·Producer
By the Numbers
74.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Comedic, Lighthearted
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster features a bright yellow background with an explosion graphic at the top. Three men in blue helmets and military attire are depicted in t”

comedywar
Key Elements
Blue HelmetsMilitary UniformsBlue HatWhite BlouseDark VestExplosion Graphic
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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