Released 100 Years Ago Today - 20 January 1924

Smithy (a.k.a. The Home Wrecker) – 1924

Original U.S. Title

Stars: Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, William Gillespie

Directors: George Jeske, Hal Roach

Writer: H.M. Walker (titles)

Hal Roach Studios

Time: 20 min

Plot

After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment.

The U.K. Title

He finds employment at a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...