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James Parrott
Director 1897 - 1939

James Parrott

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

From Wikipedia James Parrott (August 2, 1897 – May 10, 1939) was an American actor and film director; and the younger brother of film comedian Charley Chase. James Gibbons Parrott was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Charles and Blanche Thompson Parrott. In 1903, his father... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

14 titles
Washee Ironee

Washee Ironee

James Parrott 1934 20m 6.0

Rich boy Waldo gets his clothes dirty playing football with the gang just before he has to go to his mother's society party. The gang tries to help him clean up.

Twice Two

Twice Two

James Parrott 1933 20m 7.0

Stan and Ollie, married to each other's sisters, plan a dinner party to celebrate their mutual anniversaries.

The Music Box

The Music Box

James Parrott 1932 29m 6.8

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.

The Chimp

The Chimp

James Parrott 1932 25m

Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.

Helpmates

Helpmates

James Parrott 1932 20m 6.0

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.

County Hospital

County Hospital

James Parrott 1932 19m 5.0

Ollie is in the hospital with a broken leg. When Stan comes to visit him, total chaos ensues.

Pardon Us

Pardon Us

James Parrott 1931 1h 8m 7.7

It's Prohibition, and the boys wind up behind bars after Stan sells some of their home-brew beer to a policeman.

Hog Wild

Hog Wild

James Parrott 1930 19m 7.7

Ollie can't find his hat, much to the amusement of his wife and maid. Then Ollie and Stan attempt to install a rooftop radio antenna.

Brats

Brats

James Parrott 1930 21m 7.0

Stanley and Oliver are trying to spend a relaxing night at home playing checkers, but the antics of their mischievous sons keep interrupting their recreation.

Perfect Day

Perfect Day

James Parrott 1929 19m 6.0

Two families embark on a pleasant Sunday picnic but manage to run into a variety of issues with their temperamental automobile. Each incident requires repeated exits and reboardings by Laurel, Hardy, their wives and grouchy, gout-ridden Uncle Edgar.

Two Tars

Two Tars

James Parrott 1928 21m 6.0

Two sailors on shore leave rent a car and go on a drive with their dates, but soon get involved in a huge traffic jam with dozens of ill-tempered motorists. A minor collision sets off an escalating series of retaliations.

Their Purple Moment

Their Purple Moment

James Parrott 1928 22m 6.0

The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.

Should Married Men Go Home?

Should Married Men Go Home?

James Parrott 1928 20m 6.0

Mrs. Hardy throws Ollie and Stan out of the house. They try to impress two young ladies at a golf course and end up fighting with other golfers.

Habeas Corpus

Habeas Corpus

James Parrott 1928 20m 5.0

Loony scientist hires Laurel and Hardy to raid the cemetery to keep him supplied with dead bodies for his experiments.

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