Oliver's house is in a shambles after a wild party, and his wife is due home at noon. He calls Stanley to help him fix the place up, and the typical catastrophies ensue. Somehow, however, ...
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Oliver's house is in a shambles after a wild party, and his wife is due home at noon. He calls Stanley to help him fix the place up, and the typical catastrophies ensue. Somehow, however, Stanley manages to complete the job by the time Oliver leaves to pick up his wife at the train station. As a finishing touch, Stan decides to start a nice fire in the fireplace, using a can of gasoline to hurry the process along. Written by Paul Penna <tterrace@wco.com>
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When the cats are away, the mice start looking up telephone numbersParents Guide:
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At one point Stan Laurel gives out a phone number, and it was his own personal number at the time. See more »Goofs
The amount of stove chimney soot on Ollie's face changes from when it first happens to the next shot. See more »Quotes
Ollie: [to himself in a mirror] There were times when I had high hopes for you. But, that time is past. I'll tell you what's wrong with you in two words: im-possible!See more »
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Opening credits prologue: When the cat's away - The mice start looking up telephone numbers - See more »Alternate Versions
In 1986 Hal Roach released a colorized Version of Helpmates, with 2 scenes deleted. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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23 January 1932 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Helpmates See more »Filming Locations:
Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Stan & Ollie are HELPMATES, always ready to assist the other out of a jam. So, with his house a wreck after a wild party and his shrew-of-a-wife returning from her Chicago trip in a few hours, Ollie asks Stan to help him clean-up. Perhaps that wasn't the wisest choice...
A funny little film, with lots of slapstick humor. Once again, one can't help wondering how Ollie could take so many bonks on the head without it damaging him.