1970 . 1h 37m . 7.0/10

4 Clowns_

Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Hardy is a debaucherous Romeo whose amorous plans are thwarted by Rex, the Wonder Horse. Charley Chase is hampered by hiccups and a female professor, and he fleeces a drunken Oliver Hardy with a mannequin in a nightclub. The third part finds bachelor Buster Keaton desperately trying to get married by 7:00 PM in order to collect a $7-million-dollar inheritance. Keaton is pursued by money-hungry prospects in one of the best chase scenes ever filmed. Narration is provided by Jay Jackson.

Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Buster Keaton
7.0/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1970
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Hardy is a debaucherous Romeo whose amorous plans are thwarted by Rex, the Wonder Horse. Charley Chase is hampered by hiccups and a female professor, and he fleeces a drunken Oliver Hardy with a mannequin in a nightclub. The third part finds bachelor Buster Keaton desperately trying to get married by 7:00 PM in order to collect a $7-million-dollar inheritance. Keaton is pursued by money-hungry prospects in one of the best chase scenes ever filmed. Narration is provided by Jay Jackson.

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Cast
Stan Laurel stars as (archive footage) in 4 Clowns.
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Year context
4 Clowns was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Hardy is a...

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Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Rating
7.0/10 (3 votes)

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What is 4 Clowns about?
Robert Youngson once again compiles scenes from the golden age of comedy's silent film era. Laurel and Hardy are shown battling a gum machine, and Hardy is a debaucherous Romeo whose amorous plans are thwarted by Rex, the Wonder Horse. Charley Chase is hampered by hiccups and a female professor, and he fleeces a drunken Oliver Hardy with a mannequin in a nightclub. The third part finds bachelor Buster Keaton desperately trying to get married by 7:00 PM in order to collect a $7-million-dollar inheritance. Keaton is pursued by money-hungry prospects in one of the best chase scenes ever filmed. Narration is provided by Jay Jackson.
How long is 4 Clowns?
4 Clowns has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in 4 Clowns?
The cast of 4 Clowns includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Buster Keaton, Jay Jackson, Charley Chase.
What is the rating of 4 Clowns?
4 Clowns has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
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