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Oliver Hardy
Writer 1892 - 1957

Oliver Hardy

Harlem, Georgia, USA

Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1927 to 1951. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107... Read full bio →

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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.

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

William A. Seiter 1933 1h 5m 7.6

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

Me and My Pal

Me and My Pal

Charley Rogers, Lloyd French 1933 20m 6.0

On the morning of his wedding to oil baron Peter Cucumber's daughter, Ollie receives a jigsaw puzzle from Stan as a wedding gift. The boys soon become absorbed in the puzzle. A taxi driver, butler, policeman and messenger boy join in as well.

Busy Bodies

Busy Bodies

Lloyd French 1933 19m 7.0

In this short film, Laurel and Hardy wage battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers, and the laws of physics during a routine work day at a sawmill.

Towed in a Hole

Towed in a Hole

George Marshall 1932 21m 7.0

Although they are successful fishmongers, Stan convinces Ollie that they should become fishermen too, but making a boat seaworthy isn't an easy task.

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.

Scram!

Scram!

Ray McCarey 1932 20m 6.0

Ordered out of town by angry Judge Beaumont, vagrants Stanley and Oliver meet a congenial drunk who invites them to stay at his luxurious mansion. The drunk can't find his key, but the boys find a way in, sending the surprised woman inside into a faint.

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.

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.

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