The Finishing Touch (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1928, The Finishing Touch is a comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.
Who’s in it. The Finishing Touch stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Dorothy Coburn as Nurse and Edgar Kennedy as Cop (as Ed Kennedy), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Finishing Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Finishing Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Finishing Touch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Finishing Touch (1928)?
- In US, The Finishing Touch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Finishing Touch worth watching?
- The Finishing Touch holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Finishing Touch?
- The Finishing Touch stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn, Edgar Kennedy and Sam Lufkin.
- When was The Finishing Touch released?
- The Finishing Touch was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.