Why Girls Love Sailors

Comedy, Silent

The narrative commences with the loading operations aboard the vessel named the Merry Maiden, where Oliver assumes the role of the first mate, characterized as a domineering figure among the crew. Meanwhile, Stan portrays Willie Brisling, engaged to Nelly, with their affection evident.

However, the captain, upon spotting Nelly, develops an interest in her, leading to a disruptive turn of events. Stan, displaying a tattoo of a ship on his chest, endeavors to thwart the captain's advances and rescue Nelly. Employing a series of stratagems, Stan seeks to eliminate the crew one by one, resorting to disguising himself to deceive them.

As the plot unfolds, Nelly faces harassment from the captain, complicating matters. The unexpected arrival of the captain's wife further complicates the situation, with Stan inadvertently becoming a target of the captain's affection.

A tense encounter ensues, culminating in Stan's revelation and a pivotal moment of reconciliation between the captain and his wife. However, tensions escalate once again when the captain indicates retribution against Stan.

In a moment of revelation, Stan exposes the captain's wrongdoing to his wife, triggering a fatal reaction. In a sudden turn, the narrative concludes as Stan and Nelly are fatally shot, with their undergarments unveiled in the aftermath. (Wikipedia)

Movie Info

Directed by: Fred Guiol
Written by: Hal Roach, H.M. Walker (titles)
Produced by: Hal Roach

Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Viola Richard, Anita Garvin, Malcolm Waite
Edited by: Richard C. Currier
Distributed by: Pathé Exchange

Release date: July 17, 1927
Running time: 20 minutes
Country: United States
Language: Silent (English intertitles)

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