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James Parrott
Writer 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 →

Filmography

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Swiss Miss

Swiss Miss

John G. Blystone 1938 1h 13m 6.6

Stan and Ollie are mousetrap salesmen hoping for better business in Switzerland, with Stan's theory that because there is more cheese in Switzerland, there should be more mice.

Block-Heads

Block-Heads

John G. Blystone 1938 57m 8.2

A reworking of elements from the Laurel and Hardy shorts We Faw Down (1928) and Unaccustomed As We Are (1929), Block-Heads was producer Hal Roach's final film for MGM, and was one of Laurel and Hardy's most successful films.

Way Out West

Way Out West

James W. Horne 1937 1h 4m 7.4

Stan and Ollie try to deliver the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. Unfortunately, the daughter's evil guardian is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon-singer wife.

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 Midnight Patrol

The Midnight Patrol

Lloyd French 1933 20m 7.0

Laurel and Hardy patrol the streets as the city's newest cops. This can't possibly end well--except for the criminals who can now safely commit crime.

Their First Mistake

Their First Mistake

George Marshall 1932 21m 6.0

Mrs Hardy is annoyed that her husband Oliver seems to spend more time with his friend Stanley than with her. After a furious argument, Mrs Hardy says that she is through if Ollie goes out with Stan again. Stan suggests that Ollie adopts a baby, which he does.

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.

One Good Turn

One Good Turn

James W. Horne 1931 20m 6.3

A kindly old widow serves a free meal to the penniless boys but her greedy landlord wants to evict her for non payment of her mortgage, prompting the boys to come to her rescue.

Come Clean

Come Clean

James W. Horne 1931 20m 6.0

The Hardys wish to have a quiet evening in their apartment, but are interrupted when the Laurels pay a visit. Stan and Ollie go out for ice cream, and manage to prevent a shrewish woman from committing suicide on the way back home. The woman is ungrateful and makes threats against the them unless they look after her.

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.

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.

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