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Helpmates

  • 19321932
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.3K
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Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Helpmates (1932)
  • Short
  • Comedy
After a messy house party while his wife is away, Oliver asks Stanley to help him clean up the place, but free help isn't always a bargain.After a messy house party while his wife is away, Oliver asks Stanley to help him clean up the place, but free help isn't always a bargain.After a messy house party while his wife is away, Oliver asks Stanley to help him clean up the place, but free help isn't always a bargain.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.3K
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  • Director
    • James Parrott
  • Writers
    • H.M. Walker(dialogue)
    • Stan Laurel(story)
  • Stars
    • Stan Laurel
    • Oliver Hardy
    • Bobby Burns(uncredited)
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Parrott
  • Writers
    • H.M. Walker(dialogue)
    • Stan Laurel(story)
  • Stars
    • Stan Laurel
    • Oliver Hardy
    • Bobby Burns(uncredited)
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    • 30User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Helpmates (1932)
    Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Helpmates (1932)

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    Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel
    • Stanas Stan
    Oliver Hardy
    Oliver Hardy
    • Ollieas Ollie
    Bobby Burns
    Bobby Burns
    • Neighboras Neighbor
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Callahan
    Bob Callahan
    • Messengeras Messenger
    • (uncredited)
    Blanche Payson
    Blanche Payson
    • Mrs. Hardyas Mrs. Hardy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Parrott
    • Writers
      • H.M. Walker(dialogue)
      • Stan Laurel(story) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The phone number that Stan Laurel gives out at one point was his own personal number at the time.
    • Goofs
      Ollie throws a flowerpot through the window. It goes sailing through the house and out the opposite window and hits a gardener on the back of the head. However, right before it hits, a hand on the right side of the frame can be seen throwing the pot directly at him.
    • Quotes

      Ollie: Do you realize that this is the only suit that I've got left? It's enough to make a man burst out crying.

      Stan: [Stan starts to cry] Well, I couldn't help it. I was doing the best I could...

      Ollie: Shut up and get this mess cleaned up! Do you know that my wife will be home at noon?

      Stan: Say, what do you think I am? Cinderella? If I had any sense I'd walk out on you.

      Ollie: Well, it's a good thing you haven't any sense!

      Stan: It certainly is!

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: When the cat's away - The mice start looking up telephone numbers -
    • Alternate versions
      In 1986 Hal Roach released a colorized Version of Helpmates (1932), with 2 scenes deleted.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Crazy World of Laurel and Hardy (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Ku-Ku
      (1928) (uncredited)
      Written by Marvin Hatley

    User reviews30

    Review
    Top review
    Another Fun Mess
    "Helpmates" is one of a number of Laurel and Hardy short comedies based on the simple premise of seeing how much damage two men can do in one home in a short time without really trying. This time, Stan is 'helping' Ollie to clean up his house after a wild party, since Ollie's wife is due home soon. There is a lot of creative slapstick as they get into one mess after another. Most of the gags this time are fairly predictable, but are funny because they're done with good timing and the usual humorous mannerisms. Laurel and Hardy fans won't be disappointed by this one.
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    • Jul 10, 2001

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hilfreiche Hände
    • Filming locations
      • Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Hal Roach Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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