Stan Laurel: Just Ramblin Along 1918
Laurel is surprisingly low key in this one-reeler, which he made for Hal Roach’s company, Rolin. His quiet demeanor here makes him a likable hero. Penniless, Laurel suddenly stumbles upon a wallet. He believes he has struck it rich. Unfortunately, a little boy sees it too. Both struggle for it until the boy’s father, a cop, comes along. Still poor, he is lured into a cafe by a woman. He is quickly kicked out. He gets a dime from a kid and returns to the cafe for a meal. He sits next to the woman, who switches checks on him and leaves. Unable to afford her meal, the chef kicks him out, landing on the policeman.
| Genre: | Short Films Laurel Hardy |
| Starring: | Stan Laurel, Bud Jamison, Noah Young, James Parrot |
| Year: | 1918 |
| Color/BW: | Black & White |
| Movie Type: | Public Domain Short Films |
| Decade: | 1910s |
Synopsis
Laurel is surprisingly low key in this one-reeler, which he made for Hal Roach’s company, Rolin. His quiet demeanor here makes him a likable hero. Penniless, Laurel suddenly stumbles upon a wallet. He believes he has struck it rich. Unfortunately, a little boy sees it too. Both struggle for it until the boy’s father, a cop, comes along. Still poor, he is lured into a cafe by a woman. He is quickly kicked out. He gets a dime from a kid and returns to the cafe for a meal. He sits next to the woman, who switches checks on him and leaves. Unable to afford her meal, the chef kicks him out, landing on the policeman.
