Helpmates (1932)
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
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 23, 1932
Cast
- Stan Laurel - Stan
- Oliver Hardy - Ollie
- Blanche Payson - Mrs. Hardy
- Bobby Burns - Neighbor
- Bob Callahan - Messenger
Screenplay
Music: Marvin Hatley, Leroy Shield
Cinematography: Art Lloyd
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, short film
More Films by Director: James Parrott
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Helpmates about?
- 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.
- Who directed Helpmates?
- Helpmates was directed by James Parrott.
- Who stars in Helpmates?
- Helpmates stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Blanche Payson, Bobby Burns, Bob Callahan.
- How long is Helpmates?
- Helpmates has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Helpmates?
- Helpmates is a Comedy film.
- Where was Helpmates produced?
- Helpmates was produced in United States of America.