Hal Roach

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Hal Roach

Born January 13, 1892 · Elmira, New York, USA

Died November 2, 1992 · aged 100

Harry Eugene Roach Sr. professionally known as Hal Roach, was an American film and television producer, director, and actor who was active from the 1910s to the 1990s. He is remembered today for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang film comedy series.

Known For

Way Out WestWay Out West · 1937
Way Out West
★ 7.11937
MovieComedyWestern
Stan and Ollie try to deliver the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. Unfortunately, the daughter's evil guardian is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon-singer wife.
The Bohemian GirlThe Bohemian Girl · 1936
The Bohemian Girl
★ 6.21936
MovieComedyMusic
Stan and Ollie travel with a band of 18th-century Gypsies holding a nobleman's daughter.
TopperTopper · 1937
Topper
★ 6.71937
MovieComedyFantasy
Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
Swiss MissSwiss Miss · 1938
Swiss Miss
★ 6.31938
MovieComedyMusic
Stan and Ollie are mousetrap salesmen hoping for better business in Switzerland, with Stan's theory that because there is more cheese in Switzerland, there should be more mice.
Sons of the DesertSons of the Desert · 1933
Sons of the Desert
★ 7.11933
MovieComedy
Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
Block-HeadsBlock-Heads · 1938
Block-Heads
★ 7.01938
MovieComedyWar
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.
One Million Years B.C.One Million Years B.C. · 1966
One Million Years B.C.
★ 6.21966
MovieAdventureFantasy
As the Earth wrestles with its agonizing birth, the peoples of this barren and desolate world struggle to survive. Driven by animal instinct they compete against the harsh conditions, their giant predators, and warring tribes. When two people from opposing clans fall in love, existing conventions are shattered forever as each tribe struggles for supremacy and Man embarks on his tortuous voyage of civilization.
Hog WildHog Wild · 1930
Hog Wild
★ 7.01930
MovieComedy
First, Ollie can't find his hat. Then he and Stan attempt to install a rooftop radio antenna.

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