Helpmates

Jan 23, 1932

0h 20m

★ 7.2

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Hal Roach Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Helpmates Trailers

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Cast

Stan

Stan Laurel

Ollie

Oliver Hardy

Mrs. Hardy

Blanche Payson

Neighbor

Bobby Burns

Messenger

Bob Callahan

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