The Hoose-Gow
Synopsis
Stan and Ollie arrive as new inmates at a prison after apparently taking part in a hold-up raid, a raid they tell a prison officer they were only watching. The usual mayhem ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Parrott
- Original Title
- The Hoose-Gow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Parrott
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
James Parrott
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hoose-Gow
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What is The Hoose-Gow about?
Stan and Ollie arrive as new inmates at a prison after apparently taking part in a hold-up raid, a raid they tell a prison officer they were only watching. The usual mayhem ensues.
Who directed The Hoose-Gow?
The Hoose-Gow was directed by James Parrott.
Who stars in The Hoose-Gow?
The principal cast of The Hoose-Gow includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Tiny Sandford, James Finlayson, Charlie Hall.
When was The Hoose-Gow released and how long is it?
The Hoose-Gow was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hoose-Gow?
The Hoose-Gow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).