Comedy · United States of America · 1932 · 20m

Helpmates

Director

Cast

Stan Laurel as Stan Oliver Hardy as Ollie Blanche Payson as Mrs. Hardy Bobby Burns as Neighbor Bob Callahan as Messenger

Crew

Art Lloyd — Director of Photography Richard C. Currier — Editor Marvin Hatley — Original Music Composer Leroy Shield — Original Music Composer Stan Laurel — Writer Oliver Hardy — Writer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

black and white short film

Key Collaborators

James Parrott Director Art Lloyd Director of Photography Richard C. Currier Editor Marvin Hatley Original Music Composer Leroy Shield Original Music Composer Stan Laurel Writer Oliver Hardy Writer James Parrott Writer Charley Rogers Writer Hal Roach Producer

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