The Flying Deuces 1939

Overview

The Flying Deuces is a 1939 buddy comedy film starring Laurel and Hardy, also known by the title Flying Aces. The motion picture, which has a runtime of one hour and nine minutes, is a partial remake of the 1931 short film Beau Hunks. The plot follows the duo as they join the French Foreign Legion. The narrative begins when Ollie falls in love with a woman, only to discover that she is already married. Following an unsuccessful attempt at suicide, he and Stan decide to join the Foreign Legion to escape their troubles. Their time in the service results in their arrest for attempting to desert the military organization. Facing a firing squad as punishment for their actions, the pair manages to escape by stealing an aircraft. The film was released in the United States on November 3, 1939, and is categorized under the comedy and war genres. It is currently rated as not rated.