Helpmates (1932): Cast
Helpmates is a 1932 short comedy directed by James Parrott, starring Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Stan Laurel and Bobby Burns. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- James Parrott
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Helpmates About?
The premise of Helpmates without spoilers.
After a raucous night‑long party, Ollie's home is left in disarray. He receives a telegram informing him that his wife, currently vacationing in Chicago, will be back that afternoon. Panicking, he enlists his friend Stan to help clean up, but their attempts only worsen the chaos, leaving the house even messier.
Helpmates Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cleaning house
- gas explosion
- thunderstorm
- ice pack on head
- ringing doorbell
- tattered clothing
- candlestick telephone
- man wears a nightshirt
- comedy duo
- trashed house
- misquoted cliche
- pratfall
+38 more Show fewer
- telephone call from a phone booth
- man wears an apron
- broken dishes
- hit on the head
- covered with soot
- butter
- covered with flour
- plunger
- poked in the eye
- stepping into a bucket
- pouring a bucket of water on someone
- hit on the head with a pot
- garden hose
- reference to cinderella
- sprayed with a hose
- gasoline fire
- bent sword
- year 1932
- party
- gasoline
- fire
- rain
- black eye
- house burned down
- military uniform
- feather duster
- angry wife
- ringing telephone
- friend
- torn clothes
- explosion
- broken window
- sink
- laundry
- washing dishes
- race against time
- lie
- trophy
Helpmates Cast & Characters
Oliver Hardy leads the cast as Ollie, with Stan Laurel as Stan and Bobby Burns as Neighbor. Directed by James Parrott; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Parrott
- Oliver Hardy as Ollie
- Stan Laurel as Stan
- Bobby Burns as Neighbor
- Blanche Payson as Mrs. Hardy
Also Starring in Helpmates
· 1 more- Bob Callahan Messenger
More from James Parrott
More films directed by James Parrott: The Misses Stooge, Sing Sister Sing, Treasure Blues and Washee Ironee.
Cars in Helpmates
1 car on screen: the Ford Model T.
-
Ford Model T Important role
Helpmates Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Hilfreiche Hände” and “Dick und Doof als Fussbodeningenieure”.
- Also known as
-
- Hilfreiche Hände
- Dick und Doof als Fussbodeningenieure
- Wenn die Maus aus dem Haus ist
- Wir sitzen in der Klemme
- Aidons-nous !
- Οι ξένοιαστοι
- Όλα εντάξει
- Der hungrige Matrose
- Dick und Doof - Wir sitzen in der Klemme
- Tutto in ordine
- Laurel Et Hardy - Aidons-nous !
- 好帮手
+3 more Show fewer
- Gøg og Gokke: Røg i køkkenet
- Kun kissa on poissa
- Ungkarlshippa
Seen Helpmates?
Movies Like Helpmates
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Come Clean, Calling All Husbands and Should Married Men Go Home?.
Helpmates FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Helpmates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Helpmates?
Helpmates runs 20 minutes.
When was Helpmates released?
Helpmates was released on January 23, 1932.
Who directed Helpmates?
Helpmates was directed by James Parrott.
More films by James Parrott Who is in the cast of Helpmates?
Helpmates stars Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Stan Laurel as Stan and Bobby Burns as Neighbor, among 5 credited actors.
Does Helpmates have a post-credit scene?
No. Helpmates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
