| Scorching Sands | |
|---|---|
 Film still | |
| Directed by | Hal Roach Robin Williamson |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Stan Laurel |
| Cinematography | Frank Young |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
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