Stan and Ollie work in a horn factory. Ollie starts having violent fits every time he hears a horn. His doctor prescribes a restful sea voyage. Mayhem ensues.
Acting
Hardy's horn-induced rage is operatic. Laurel's blank stare is art.
Practical Effects
Real boat, real chaos, real Ben Turpin cameo as cross-eyed plumber.
Writing
The doctor's prescription is literally 'go to sea.' Comedy logic perfected.
Director
Gordon Douglas
Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Ollie
James Finlayson
Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Nick Grainger - Escaped Convict (uncredited)
Ben Turpin
Cross-Eyed Plumber
Harry Bernard
Harbor Patrol Captain
Eddie Conrad
Prof. O'Brien
Charlie Hall
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Chester A. Bachman
Officer
Eddie Borden
Berserk Employee
Ed Brady
Store Dresser
John Davidson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was silent comedy legend Ben Turpin's final film appearance—those crossed eyes were insured for $100,000 in the 1920s.
The 'rest cure' for mental health was genuine medical advice in 1940; Laurel & Hardy mocked pseudoscience decades before it was cool.
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