Trivia: This was Laurel & Hardy's last film produced by the Hal Roach studio.
Trivia: The title "Saps at Sea" parodies a popular Gary Cooper film of the era, "Souls at Sea."
Saps at Sea (1940)
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Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, Harry Anderson, Ben Turpin, Ernie Alexander
Genres: Comedy
Continuity mistake: The electrical outlet beside the door explodes and falls off the wall when the doorbell is rung. A few minutes later, when Dr. Finlayson leaves, the outlet has replaced itself. (00:18:35)
Oliver Hardy: Where's the basement?
Desk Clerk: Downstairs.
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