Question 1

What famous comedy scene features Laurel and Hardy trying to move a piano across a high bridge?

Accepted Answer

The film has a famous scene with Laurel and Hardy trying to move a piano across a bridge suspended high above mountains. Originally, a bomb subplot was attached to piano keys but was deleted by producer Hal Roach.

Question 2

Why was 'Swiss Miss' the most expensive Laurel & Hardy feature ever produced?

Accepted Answer

With a budget of $700,000, 'Swiss Miss' was the most expensive Laurel & Hardy feature ever produced. Their later 1940s films for major studios were made as B pictures for considerably less money.

Question 3

Which actor played the gorilla in 'Swiss Miss' and also played Ethel the Chimp in an earlier short?

Accepted Answer

The gorilla is played by actor Charles Gemora, who also played Ethel the Chimp in the earlier Laurel & Hardy short 'The Chimp' (1932).

Question 4

How did Hal Roach's daughter and Stan Laurel's daughter appear in 'Swiss Miss'?

Accepted Answer

Margaret Roach, Hal's daughter, and Lois Laurel, Stan's daughter, both managed to slip into the picture in uncredited parts.

Question 5

What is the premise that brings Stan and Ollie to Switzerland in 'Swiss Miss'?

Accepted Answer

Stan and Ollie are mousetrap salesmen hoping for better business in Switzerland, based on Stan's theory that more cheese means more mice.

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