Hal Roach — Producer (89)
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Railroadin' (1929) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Railroadin'
director: Robert F. McGowan actor: Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins / Joe Cobb …
The gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer, lectures against the kids playing in such a dangerous area. True to his word, after Joe and Chubby's father leaves, a crazy man starts a train with most of the kids on it, save for Farina who is nearly run over several times. Once Farina manages to climb aboard himself, the kids attempt to stop the runaway locomotive, but have no luck until the engine crashes into a grocery truck. As it turns out, however, the entire incident is revealed to be a dream Farina had as Joe and Chubby's father lectured the kids about rail-yard safety.
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Hey There (1918) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Hey There
director: Alfred J. Goulding actor: Harold Lloyd / Harry 'Snub' Pollard …
other title: Hey There!
In this early short Harold Lloyd sneaks into a movie studio in order to locate an attractive young lady he's just met at a snack bar. He's retrieved a letter she dropped and wants to return it to her, but it's pretty clear that his interest extends beyond mere politeness. (She's the adorable young Bebe Daniels, so this is easy to understand.) The movie studio setting provides Harold with lots of opportunities to do what comedians do in comedies like this one: flirt with actresses, anger the studio brass, and dash through sets disrupting everything.
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When the Wind Blows (1930) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
When the Wind Blows
director: James W. Horne actor: Norman Chaney / Jackie Cooper …
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out. When his parents mistake his noises for a burglar, a local policeman is called, but he seems incompetent to catch either the phony burglar or the real one who has shown up in the meantime
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Wandering Papas (1926) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Wandering Papas
director: Stan Laurel actor: Clyde Cook / Oliver Hardy …
A cook for bridge constructors is told to collect food for dinner-Ritz style trout, Palmer house rabbit and a 15cm frosted cake. He sets off into the wide open spaces to collect the food, coming into contact with a mad hermit, who hates anybody seeing his daughter, before returning to cook dinner.
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Smithy (1924) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Smithy
director: George Jeske / Hal Roach actor: Stan Laurel / James Finlayson …
After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...
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Yes, Yes, Nanette (1925) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Yes, Yes, Nanette
director: Stan Laurel / Clarence Hennecke actor: James Finlayson / Lyle Tayo …
other title: Oui, Oui, Nanette / Yes
Nanette sends a letter to her family telling of her new husband, Hillory. When Hillory arrives to meet the family, he gets insulted by each member, including the dog, and loses his wig. After having dinner with the family, Nanette's former lover returns, and Hillory must confront him
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On the Loose (1931) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
On the Loose
director: Hal Roach actor: Zasu Pitts / Thelma Todd …
other title: On The Loose
Two young women, Zasu and Thelma, complain that all of their dates take them to Coney Island. The next day a car goes by and they are splashed with mud. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date.
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Early to Bed (1928) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Early to Bed
director: Emmett J. Flynn actor: Stan Laurel / Oliver Hardy
other title: Dick und Doof - Sklaven des Reichtums / Laurel et Hardy - Couche-Tard …
Oliver inherits a fortune and hires Stan as his butler and proceeds to torment him. Stan finally rebels and goes on a rampage, destroying Oliver's fancy furnishings.
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Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) [Movie] WikiData IMDb TMDB
Why Girls Love Sailors
director: Fred Guiol actor: Stan Laurel / Oliver Hardy …
other title: Warum Mädchen Matrosen lieben / Laurel et Hardy - Il était un petit navire …
Stan is a sailor whose girl gets kidnapped by a rough sea captain. Stan dresses in drag and seduces the captain but the captain's wife catches him. Stan and his girl beat a hasty retreat as the captain's wife fires off a parting shot.