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Hal Roach, Jr.

Born June 15, 1918 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died March 29, 1972 · aged 53

No biography available.

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One Million B.C.One Million B.C. · 1940
One Million B.C.
★ 5.81940
MovieFantasyAction
One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.
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.
A Chump at OxfordA Chump at Oxford · 1940
A Chump at Oxford
★ 6.91940
MovieComedy
The boys get jobs as a butler and maid-- Stan in drag-- for a dinner party. When that ends in disaster, they resort to sweeping streets and accidentally capture a bank robber. The grateful bank president sends them to Oxford, at their request, and higher-education hijinks ensue.
All-American Co-EdAll-American Co-Ed · 1941
All-American Co-Ed
★ 4.41941
MovieComedyMusic
Fraternity brothers enter one of their own into a scholarship lottery after a women's college insults them. Though the Zeta boys are celebrated for their comedy drag revue, staying undercover as a woman at an all-girls' school wasn't part of the rehearsal!
The Groundstar ConspiracyThe Groundstar Conspiracy · 1972
The Groundstar Conspiracy
★ 6.31972
MovieMysteryCrime
A break-in and sabotage attempt occurs at a top secret research institute and the culprit is cornered and captured. The problem is that he's been badly injured and claims to have lost his memory entirely. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between investigator Tuxan, the mystery intruder Welles and the people who sent him on the mission.
Blades of the MusketeersBlades of the Musketeers · 1950
Blades of the Musketeers
★ 8.01950
MovieAdventureTV Movie
In 1625 France, D'Artagnan joins the king's musketeers, meets three new friends - Athos, Porthos and Aramis - among them and, together, the four quickly find themselves embroiled in court intrigue with Prime Minister Richelieu attempting to sabotage the congenial relationship existing between France and England. Originally produced as a 60-minute episode of THE MAGNAVOX THEATER on CBS as THE THREE MUSKETEERS. This has the distinction of being the first movie specifically made for TV. Later retitled and released theatrically.
Dudes Are Pretty PeopleDudes Are Pretty People · 1942
Dudes Are Pretty People
★ 8.01942
MovieComedyWestern
Western comedy about a cowhand falling in love with the pretty guest at a local dude ranch.
Prairie ChickensPrairie Chickens · 1943
Prairie Chickens
★ 8.01943
MovieWesternComedy
Two unemployed cowhands help a pill-popping rancher find the nasty varmint who's been rustling cattle.

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The Fabulous JoeThe Fabulous Joe · 1947
The Fabulous Joe
★ 5.51947
MovieComedy
Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns home he finds a note saying she is attending a charity affair. He decides to celebrate alone, taking Joe along for company. After two "mystery gardenias" at the Florida Club, he meets gorgeous Miss Gilmore who spots the necklace and asks to try it on. Milo is punched in the nose by Miss Gilmore's boyfriend, Louie. But Milo's troubles really begin when his dog starts to talk to him, and ONLY to him! He tells Milo to act tough, like Humphrey Bogart. It's a laugh-a-minute as Milo changes from lamb to lion and is innocently caught by his wife with the shapely Miss Gilmore. When his wife sues for divorce he tells the judge about Joe being his advisor. The judge can only suggest that Milo and his wife take a long vacation to work out their problems. Everyone knows a dog simply can't talk!

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