The Battle of the Century (1927)

Directors

Clyde Bruckman

Cast

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Noah Young

The story

Facing financial hardship, Ollie orchestrates a boxing match between Stan and Thunderclap Callahan, offering a cash prize of $500 to the victor. Stan, fighting under the alias "Canvasback Clump," inadvertently knocks out Callahan in the initial round. However, Stan's refusal to return to his corner prevents the referee from completing the ten-count, allowing Callahan to recover and retaliate, ultimately overpowering Stan.

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