Block-Heads (1938): Cast & Plot
Block-Heads is a 1938 war comedy directed by John G. Blystone, starring Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy and Minna Gombell. It runs 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Block-Heads About?
The premise of Block-Heads without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1938, Stan still believes the war continues, patrolling French trenches and even shooting down a French aviator. Meanwhile, Oliver spots Stan’s picture in the newspaper, travels to the United States to find his old friend, who has finally been sent home, and welcomes him back to his house for a series of comic adventures.
Block-Heads Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war one veteran
- world war one
- husband wife relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- taming of the shrew
- manipulative female
- domineering wife
- jealous husband
- apartment house
- garage door
- thirteenth floor
- old flame
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- france
- french third republic
- year 1938
- veteran
- war veteran
- holdout
- military holdout
- struggler
- strugglers
- straggler
- stragglers
- trench
- trench warfare
- year 1917
- cootie
- promise
- promise to friend
- year 1918
- armistice
- food can
- tin can
- canned food
- airplane
- aircraft
- shooting down an airplane
- machine gun
- anniversary
- first anniversary
- marriage anniversary
- forgotten anniversary
- allowance
- daily allowance
- 75 cents
- cent
- husband begging wife for money
- treated as a servant
- servant
- begging for money
Block-Heads Cast & Characters
Stan Laurel leads the cast as Stan, with Oliver Hardy as Ollie and Minna Gombell as Mrs. Hardy. Directed by John G. Blystone; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director John G. Blystone
- Stan Laurel as Stan
- Oliver Hardy as Ollie
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Minna Gombell as Mrs. Hardy - Patricia Ellis as Mrs. 'Toots' Gilbert
Also Starring in Block-Heads
· 4 more- Billy Gilbert Mr. Gilbert
- Tommy Bond Neighbor's Son
- James Finlayson Man on Stairs
- Harry Earles Midget in the elevator (uncredited)
More from John G. Blystone
More films directed by John G. Blystone: Swiss Miss, Music for Madame, Woman Chases Man and 23 1/2 Hours Leave.
Block-Heads Plot Summary
What happens in Block-Heads from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the trenches of World War I, Ollie Oliver Hardy and Stan Stan Laurel stand among their fellow soldiers, braced for the menace of an approaching battle. The grim routine of war unfolds around them, with Stan notably relegated to trench duty while many of his comrades push forward into the firefight. The mood mixes courage with a touch of quiet resignation as the men prepare for the chaos ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Block-Heads, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Block-Heads?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which war is depicted at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Block-Heads
7 cars on screen, including the 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe and the 1918 Van Dorn Six-ton Tank M1917.
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1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Main role -
1918 Van Dorn Six-ton Tank M1917 Minor role -
White 920 Minor role -
1936 Buick Special Background role
Block-Heads Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Têtes de pioche” and “Dick und Doof - Lange Leitung”.
- Also known as
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- Têtes de pioche
- Dick und Doof - Lange Leitung
- Pech im 13. Stock
- Dummkopf
- Tag der Trümmer
- Venti anni dopo
- Laurel & Hardy - Die Klotzköpfe
- Die Klotzköpfe
- Laurel et Hardy - Têtes de pioches
- Dick und Doof - Die Klotzköpfe
- Teste dure - Vent'anni dopo
- A Ceia dos Veteranos
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- Βάρδα Φουρνέλο
- Gøg og Gokke: To fjolser
- 座头
- Dubové palice
- Zakute Łby
- Cabezas de Chorlito
- ראשי בלוק
- Тупоголовые
- Kaksi pölkkypäätä
- Skrattar bäst som skrattar sist
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Block-Heads FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Block-Heads, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Block-Heads?
Block-Heads runs 57 minutes.
When was Block-Heads released?
Block-Heads was released on August 19, 1938.
Who directed Block-Heads?
Block-Heads was directed by John G. Blystone.
More films by John G. Blystone Who is in the cast of Block-Heads?
Block-Heads stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie and Minna Gombell as Mrs. Hardy, among 8 credited actors.
Does Block-Heads have a post-credit scene?
No. Block-Heads has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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