Love 'em and Weep explained

Love 'em and Weep
Director:	Fred Guiol
Producer:	Hal Roach
Starring:	Mae Busch Stan Laurel James Finlayson
Cinematography:	Floyd Jackman
Editing:	Richard C. Currier
Distributor:	Pathé Exchange
Runtime:	20 min.
Country:	United States
Language:	Silent film English (Original intertitles)

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]

Production

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

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]

Notes and References

1. News: FEATURE RELEASE CHART . July 11, 2019 . Motion Picture News . August 26, 1927.
2. Web site: Love 'em and Weep. Laurel and Hardy Central . https://web.archive.org/web/20110921051033/http://laurelandhardycentral.com/leaw.htm . September 21, 2011 . April 19, 2019 .