Laurel and Hardy in another funny episode: Thicker than Water 1935 Run-time 20:48 Directed by James W. Horne Produced by Hal Roach Written by Stan Laurel - Frank Tashlin Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring - Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy James Finlayson Daphne Pollard After giving the money to Stanley, who then used it to pay Mrs. Hardy for his lodging and board, Oliver is in trouble with his wife for missing a payment on their furniture. Stanley persuades Oliver to take out the family money and pay cash for the furnishings while Oliver is doing the dishes. However, they unintentionally waste it at an auction when they buy a grandfather clock that is broken on the way home. Oliver is taken to the hospital by Mrs. Hardy's reaction, where a blood transfusion from Stanley results in unexpected outcomes.