Pack Up Your Troubles

Pack Up Your Troubles Official Poster Country United States Directed by George Marshall, Raymond McCarey Release Date 1938 Language English Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Main Cast Character Actor Stan Stan Laurel Ollie Oliver Hardy Eddie Smith Don Dillaway Eddy's Baby Jacquie Lyn Mr. Hathaway Billy Gilbert

Pack Up Your Troubles is a 1932 pre-Code Laurel and Hardy comedy directed by George Marshall and Raymond McCarey. The film follows the duo's unfortunate draft into World War I, and their post-war debacle caring for their fallen comrade's infant daughter. The title is named after the World War I song "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag, and Smile, Smile, Smile". The film is Laurel & Hardy's second feature-length film.

The following weapons were used in the film Pack Up Your Troubles:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model M&P

Towards the climax of the film, a detective (Robert Homans) breaks down Laurel & Hardy's door by shooting the lock with a Smith & Wesson Model M&P revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 6" barrel - .38 Special.

The detective (Robert Homans) shoots the door lock.

M1911A1

During the WWI sequence, the Sergeant (Pat Harmon) briefly brandishes a M1911A1.

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.

The Sergeant (Pat Harmon) with his M1911A1 holstered.

The Sergeant pushes a soldier aside with his M1911A1.

Rifles

M1903 Springfield

During their WWI service, Laurel & Hardy use M1903 Springfield rifles along with other American doughboys. Most rifles have fixed bayonets.

Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06

Laurel & Hardy in basic training with their Springfields.

Ollie (Oliver Hardy) gets the attention of the Drill Sergeant (Frank Brownlee) by tapping him on the arm with the muzzle of his Springfield.

Laurel & Hardy on the march.

Pvt. Eddie Smith (Don Dillaway) takes watch with his Springfield.

Smith fails to use his rifle as he is surrounded by German stormtroopers.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

During the battle scenes, German soldiers use Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.

Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser. This is the early version of the rifle featuring a smooth assembly plate and stock.

German soldiers in a trench with Gewehr 98's. Humorously, all the "Germans" have their helmets on backwards.

Lefever Nitro Special Shotgun

When Mr. Hathaway (Billy Gilbert) realizes that Laurel & Hardy have ruined his daughter's wedding, he withdraws and fires a Lefever Nitro Special shotgun at Ollie.

Lefever Nitro Special - 12 gauge

Ollie loses it as he sees Mr. Hathaway (Billy Gilbert) withdraws the shotgun.

Mr. Hathaway fires at Ollie as he runs away.

Machine Guns

Vickers Mk. I

The Vickers machine gun is briefly seen being used by US doughboys.

Vickers Mark I - .303 British

Vickers machine gun in the US trench.

Maxim MG 08/15

The Germans use a Maxim MG08/15 in their trench.

Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

The Maxim in the German trench.

Extra

M1917 Light Tank

During the WWI battle, Laurel & Hardy commandeer a M1917 Light Tank for protection. They accidentally drive the tank into the German trench, which results in the capture of the German army.

M1917 tank at the Canadian War Museum

Laurel & Hardy cower near the isolated M1917 tank.

The tank drives across the battlefield with Ollie stuck in the turret.

When Mr. Smith (Richard Tucker) has Laurel & Hardy frisked, he finds a photo of them with Eddie posing in front of the M1917 tank.