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Flying Elephants
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Flying Elephants

1928-02-12 · 17 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy

Cavemen Stan and Ollie vie for the affections of a stone-age beauty.

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Directors
Frank Butler, Hal Roach
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelLittle Twinkle Star
Oliver HardyOliver HardyMighty Giant
James FinlaysonJames FinlaysonSaxophonus (uncredited)
Edna MarionEdna MarionCavewoman (uncredited)
Dorothy CoburnDorothy CoburnGorgeous Wrestler (uncredited)
Viola RichardViola RichardBlushing Rose (uncredited)
Fay LanphierFay LanphierBlonde Cavewoman (uncredited)
Budd FineBudd FineHulking Caveman (uncredited)
Tiny SandfordTiny SandfordHulking Caveman (uncredited)
Leo WillisLeo WillisFisherman (uncredited)
Arthur Stanley(uncredited)

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