Laurel & Hardy are vacationing in France, and Ollie has become enamored of an innkeeper’s daughter, who — unknown to him — is already married to an officer in the French Foreign Legion. Disappointed in his romance, Ollie resolves to end it all, taking Stan along with him, but instead decides to join the Legion “to forget.” The boys are of course not a good fit for the stern service, and things only get worse when they decide to leave. There are many humorous sequences (including aboard a plane, hence the title) and a delightful interlude featuring Ollie singing “Shine On, Harvest Moon” and both dancing, plus the sort of weird ending that is not uncommon for them.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 36 for 2021.