Now I'll Tell One is a 1927 silent film starring Charley Chase. The film features Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, prior to their official billing as the duo Laurel and Hardy. Both comedians had bit parts and share no scenes together.[1]

Now I'll Tell One
Directed byJames Parrott
Produced byHal Roach
StarringCharley Chase
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Distributed byPathé
Release date
  • October 5, 1927 (1927-10-05)
Running time
20 min.
8 min. ca. (remained cut)
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent film
English intertitles

The first half of the film is considered lost; only the latter half survives.[1]

Plot

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A husband (Chase) is being divorced by his wife (Edna Marion). She recounts his cruelty, abuse, and drunkenness before a judge (Will Walling) at court. His lawyer (Laurel) attempts to defend him but only succeeds in making his client look worse. Oliver Hardy has a small part as a police officer.

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