Busy Bodies
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Clip • Published 2010-04-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd French
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Stanley Rauh, Charley Rogers, Charlie Hall
- Original Score
- Marvin Hatley, Alice K. Howlett, Leroy Shield
- Original Title
- Busy Bodies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd French
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Stanley Rauh, Charley Rogers, Charlie Hall
Marvin Hatley, Alice K. Howlett, Leroy Shield
Art Lloyd
Bert Jordan
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd French
Director
Stan Laurel
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Bert Jordan
Editor
Oliver Hardy
Writer
Stanley Rauh
Writer
Charley Rogers
Writer
Charlie Hall
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Busy Bodies
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What is Busy Bodies about?
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.
Who directed Busy Bodies?
Busy Bodies was directed by Lloyd French.
Who stars in Busy Bodies?
The principal cast of Busy Bodies includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dick Gilbert, Charlie Hall, Jack Hill.
When was Busy Bodies released and how long is it?
Busy Bodies was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Busy Bodies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Busy Bodies was composed by Marvin Hatley, Alice K. Howlett, Leroy Shield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Busy Bodies?
Busy Bodies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).