The Music Box

The Music Box (1932)

U
05/08/1932 (GB)
Comedy
29m

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy decided to reorganize and resupervise their entire financial structure- so they took the $3.80 and went into business.

Overview

The Laurel & Hardy Moving Co. have a challenging job on their hands (and backs): hauling a player piano up a monumental flight of stairs to Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen's house. Their task is complicated by a sassy nursemaid and, unbeknownst to them, the impatient Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen himself. But the biggest problem is the force of gravity, which repeatedly pulls the piano back down to the bottom of the stairs.

  • James ParrottDirector, Writer
  • H.M. WalkerWriter
  • Oliver HardyWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • black and white
  • falling down stairs
  • piano
  • workplace comedy
  • delivery man
  • player piano
  • short film

Top Billed Cast

Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel

Stan

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)

William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Piano Salesman (uncredited)

Charlie Hall

Charlie Hall

Postman (uncredited)

Hazel Howell

Mrs. von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)

Lilyan Irene

Nursemaid (uncredited)

Sam Lufkin

Sam Lufkin

Policeman (uncredited)

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