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Their Purple Moment (1928)

  • 22 min
  • Comedy
  • imdb logo 6.7/10 (832 votes)

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Plot

In the comedic whirlwind of "Their Purple Moment," we find the bumbling duo, Stan and Ollie, scheming their way out of the domestic ruckus and into a night of anticipated freedom. They carefully squirrel away money from their pay, hiding it from their domineering wives. Despite Mr. Hardy's misfortune of his secret stash being unearthed by his sharp-eyed spouse, Stan rests in the false comfort that his hidden wallet has dodged the eagle-eyed attention of his wife, Mrs. Laurel. Their journey takes an unplanned detour when they exchange their initial plan of the bowling alley for the alluring lights of a local supper club. Their paths cross with two sassy flappers, abandoned by their dates and burdened with an unpaid tab. Believing themselves to be flush with cash, Stan and Ollie nobly step in to rescue the damsels, reentering the club with a swagger of confidence, only to be spotted by the town's notorious gossip, ever eager to stir the pot. The plot thickens as they order extravagant steak dinners, only for Stan to discover the horrifying reality. His wallet, instead of being a haven of hidden money, is brimming with useless grocery coupons. The unexpected twist lends itself to a burst of laughter as the clueless duo realize that the damsels they sought to rescue are not as helpless as they seem. Their moment of reckoning, bathed in a metaphorical purple hue of impending doom, comes with the arrival of their wrathful wives and an unpaid check that looms over their heads. The night of freedom they sought spirals into a comedic nightmare, leaving viewers with a hearty laugh and a tale of unforgettable escapades.

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Their Purple Moment is a comedy movie featuring Stan Laurel.

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