Love and Duty_
Ollie is a love-struck private who is drilled by his unsympathetic lieutenant at reveille. The colonel of the regiment wants his daughter to marry the lieutenant but she has her heart set on the chubby-faced Hardy, who himself is in love with another woman. He is thrown into a cell for disobeying orders, where he later escapes with the assistance of his sweetheart, and a casual touch of assault when he bumps the guard with his large stomach. The final chase scene ends with everyone getting what they want.
Starring
Oliver Hardy, Billy Ruge, Bert Tracy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Love and Duty was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
Ollie is a love-struck private who is drilled by his unsympathetic lieutenant at reveille. The colonel of the regiment wants his daughter to marry the lieute...
Love and Duty is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 12m.
CAST (5)
Oliver Hardy
Pvt. Plump
BR
Billy Ruge
Lt. Runt
BT
Bert Tracy
Col. Tracy
FM
Florence McLaughlin
His daughter
RG
Ray Godfrey
The sweetheart of the regiment
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What is Love and Duty about?
Ollie is a love-struck private who is drilled by his unsympathetic lieutenant at reveille. The colonel of the regiment wants his daughter to marry the lieutenant but she has her heart set on the chubby-faced Hardy, who himself is in love with another woman. He is thrown into a cell for disobeying orders, where he later escapes with the assistance of his sweetheart, and a casual touch of assault when he bumps the guard with his large stomach. The final chase scene ends with everyone getting what they want.
How long is Love and Duty?
Love and Duty has a runtime of 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Who stars in Love and Duty?
The cast of Love and Duty includes Oliver Hardy, Billy Ruge, Bert Tracy, Florence McLaughlin, Ray Godfrey.
What is the rating of Love and Duty?
Love and Duty has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy