Block-Heads
“90 Minutes of Happiness and Hi-Jinks”
Synopsis
It's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan who has now been returned to the States and invites him back to his home.
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Type: Clip • Published 2010-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Screenplay & Story
- James Parrott, Harry Langdon, Felix Adler, Charley Rogers, Arnold Belgard
- Original Score
- Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Block-Heads
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Blystone
James Parrott, Harry Langdon, Felix Adler, Charley Rogers, Arnold Belgard
Marvin Hatley
Art Lloyd
Bert Jordan
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
James Parrott
Writer
Harry Langdon
Writer
John G. Blystone
Director
Felix Adler
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Charley Rogers
Writer
Marvin Hatley
Original Music Composer
Bert Jordan
Editor
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Arnold Belgard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Block-Heads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Block-Heads about?
It's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan who has now been returned to the States and invites him back to his home.
Who directed Block-Heads?
Block-Heads was directed by John G. Blystone.
Who stars in Block-Heads?
The principal cast of Block-Heads includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Patricia Ellis, Minna Gombell, Billy Gilbert.
When was Block-Heads released and how long is it?
Block-Heads was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Block-Heads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Block-Heads was composed by Marvin Hatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Block-Heads?
Block-Heads holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).