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Comedy

Helpmates

1932•20m•

★7.2(82 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

Ollie's house is a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Ollie receives a telegram from his wife (who is on vacation in Chicago), which tells him that she is returning home in the afternoon. Fearing his wife's wrath he calls Stan over to help him clean up. Things go downhill and they make more mess not less.

Director

James Parrott

Writers

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers

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Main Cast

Stan Laurel

Stan

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

Blanche Payson

Mrs. Hardy

Bobby Burns

Neighbor

Bob Callahan

Messenger

Full Crew

Direction

Director: James Parrott

Movies

Comedy

Helpmates

1932•20m•

★7.2(82 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

Director

James Parrott

Writers

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Parrott, Charley Rogers

Watchlist

Main Cast

Stan Laurel

Stan

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

Blanche Payson

Mrs. Hardy

Bobby Burns

Neighbor

Bob Callahan

Messenger

Full Crew

Direction

Director: James Parrott

Writing

Dialogue: H.M. Walker
Writer: Stan Laurel
Writer: Oliver Hardy
Writer: James Parrott
Writer: Charley Rogers

Production

Producer: Hal Roach

Music & Sound

Sound Recordist: Elmer Raguse
Original Music Composer: Marvin Hatley
Original Music Composer: Leroy Shield

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Art Lloyd

Editing

Editor: Richard C. Currier

Keywords

black and whiteshort film

User Reviews(1)

talisencrw

Jun 25, 2016

9/10

A short comedic masterpiece for the boys. After watching this, you'll think twice before asking your best friend to help you clean up after a wild party before the missus comes home...

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Did You Know?

The film was directed by James Parrott.

The screenplay was written by Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

The score was composed by Marvin Hatley.

Cinematography was handled by Art Lloyd.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0022994.

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Rating

7.2/10

Good

82 votes

Critic avg. 9.0 (1 reviews)

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Movie Information

Original Title:

Helpmates

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Hal Roach Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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