The Music Box (1932)
Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy decided to reorganize and resupervise their entire financial structure- so they took the $3.80 and went into business.
The Laurel & Hardy Moving Co. have a challenging job on their hands (and backs): hauling a player piano up a monumental flight of stairs to Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen's house. Their task is complicated by a sassy nursemaid and, unbeknownst to them, the impatient Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen himself. But the biggest problem is the force of gravity, which repeatedly pulls the piano back down to the bottom of the stairs.
Director: James Parrott
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: April 16, 1932
Cast
- Oliver Hardy - Ollie
- Stan Laurel - Stan
- Billy Gilbert - Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
- William Gillespie - Piano Salesman (uncredited)
- Charlie Hall - Postman (uncredited)
- Hazel Howell - Mrs. von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
- Lilyan Irene - Nursemaid (uncredited)
- Sam Lufkin - Policeman (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Harry Graham, Marvin Hatley
Cinematography: Len Powers, Walter Lundin
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
black and white, falling down stairs, piano, workplace comedy, delivery man, player piano, short film
More Films by Director: James Parrott
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Music Box about?
- The Laurel & Hardy Moving Co. have a challenging job on their hands (and backs): hauling a player piano up a monumental flight of stairs to Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen's house. Their task is complicated by a sassy nursemaid and, unbeknownst to them, the impatient Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen himself. But the biggest problem is the force of gravity, which repeatedly pulls the piano back down to the bottom of the stairs.
- Who directed The Music Box?
- The Music Box was directed by James Parrott.
- Who stars in The Music Box?
- The Music Box stars Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Billy Gilbert, William Gillespie, Charlie Hall, Hazel Howell.
- How long is The Music Box?
- The Music Box has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Music Box?
- The Music Box is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Music Box produced?
- The Music Box was produced in United States of America.