Pretty solid comedy for the most part. Laurel and Hardy give outstanding performances as always and I especially love their interactions with the safe cracker. Not only is Stan unable to figure out that he’s a thief, but they also try to work around his schedule for a court appearance, and even after he tries to steal their car, they still expect him to show up without their having to take him in. I also really like the scene with them attempting to use the seat as a battering ram, allowing for some great physical comedy.
The one thing I don’t like about this short is the ending. I know it’s short and it probably shouldn’t be that big of a deal, but this ending just feels way too cruel. Remember that Laurel and Hardy are responding to a call from their bosses and it seems that they did pick the correct address. They were simply doing what they were told and they got punished in a very unsettling way. They even admit that they just started that morning, so it’s completely understandable why they wouldn’t know what their boss looks like. That’s pretty minor, though, and the rest of it is so fun that I don’t think the ending ruins the short as a whole.
9 out of 10