Their First Mistake (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1932, Their First Mistake is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Mrs Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs Hardy says that she is through if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does. Unfortunately, his wife has left their apartment on returning, and a process server delivers a paper informing Ollie that she is suing him for divorce, naming Stan as correspondent. The boys are now left to look after the infant on their own.
Who’s in it. Their First Mistake stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Mae Busch as Mrs. Arabella Hardy and Billy Gilbert as Process server, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Their First Mistake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Their First Mistake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Their First Mistake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Their First Mistake (1932)?
- In US, Their First Mistake is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Their First Mistake worth watching?
- Their First Mistake holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Their First Mistake?
- Their First Mistake stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Billy Gilbert and Marjorie Campbell.
- When was Their First Mistake released?
- Their First Mistake was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.