''Love 'em and Weep'' is a 1927 American silent

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starring

Mae Busch Mae Busch (born Annie May Busch; 18 June 1891 – 20 April 1946) was an Australian-born actress who worked in both silent and sound films in early Hollywood. In the latter part of her career she appeared in many Laurel and Hardy comedies, frequ ...

, Stan Laurel and James Finlayson.

Opening Title

''Ancient Proverb—Every married man should have his fling—But be careful not to get flung too far.''

Plot

An old flame (

) 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.

Cast

Production

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

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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.

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* * * 1927 films 1927 comedy films American silent short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Fred Guiol Laurel and Hardy (film series) Films with screenplays by H. M. Walker 1927 short films American comedy short films 1920s American films Silent American comedy films {{short-silent-comedy-film-stub