Helpmates
Synopsis
Ollie's house is a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Ollie receives a telegram from his wife (who is on vacation in Chicago), which tells him that she is returning home in the afternoon. Fearing his wife's wrath he calls Stan over to help him clean up. Things go downhill and they make more mess not less.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Parrott
- Screenplay & Story
- James Parrott, Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Charley Rogers, H.M. Walker
- Original Score
- Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Helpmates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Parrott
James Parrott, Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Charley Rogers, H.M. Walker
Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
James Parrott
Director
Leroy Shield
Original Music Composer
Marvin Hatley
Original Music Composer
James Parrott
Writer
Oliver Hardy
Writer
Stan Laurel
Writer
Charley Rogers
Writer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Hal Roach
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helpmates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Helpmates about?
Ollie's house is a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Ollie receives a telegram from his wife (who is on vacation in Chicago), which tells him that she is returning home in the afternoon. Fearing his wife's wrath he calls Stan over to help him clean up. Things go downhill and they make more mess not less.
Who directed Helpmates?
Helpmates was directed by James Parrott.
Who stars in Helpmates?
The principal cast of Helpmates includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Blanche Payson, Bobby Burns, Bob Callahan.
When was Helpmates released and how long is it?
Helpmates was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Helpmates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helpmates was composed by Leroy Shield, Marvin Hatley.