Pardon Us (1931)

This film was Laurel and Hardy's first full-length feature, although even in its extended form it only runs 60-odd minutes.  In this one "the boys" are sent to jail for bootlegging.  They get involved in a breakout and hide out among a group of "darkies" working in the cotton fields -- this sort of political incorrectness has long passed its sell-by date, but it does allow for a very charming song from Hardy and an equally pleasant dance from Laurel.  Once they are re-captured there is the occasionally amusing bit of business, but by and large this is not one of their best. However I would rather watch the likes of this than some of the very dubious offerings that pass my way.