The Skulls
Los calaveras
Synopsis
This Spanish language film was produced simultaneously with the filming of the two English language Laurel and Hardy shorts Be Big! and Laughing Gravy. The two shorts were edited together into one continuous film. Laurel and Hardy read their lines from cue cards on which Spanish was written phonetically. At the time of early talkies, dubbing was not yet perfected.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Original Title
- Los calaveras
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
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James W. Horne
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skulls
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What is The Skulls about?
This Spanish language film was produced simultaneously with the filming of the two English language Laurel and Hardy shorts Be Big! and Laughing Gravy. The two shorts were edited together into one continuous film. Laurel and Hardy read their lines from cue cards on which Spanish was written phonetically. At the time of early talkies, dubbing was not yet perfected.
Who directed The Skulls?
The Skulls was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in The Skulls?
The principal cast of The Skulls includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Linda Loredo, Charlie Hall.
When was The Skulls released and how long is it?
The Skulls was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.