Movies by James Parrott
Welcome to our dedicated selection of films directed by James Parrott. Here, you can explore a diverse range of works that highlight James Parrott’s unique vision, storytelling style, and contribution to the world of cinema. Whether you’re an avid fan or discovering James parrott’s filmography for the first time, this collection will guide you through critically acclaimed masterpieces, hidden gems, and influential titles that have shaped the director’s legacy.
Twice Two (1933)
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A year prior to the first scene, Stan married Ollie's sister, and Ollie married Stan's sister in a double wedding. They all live together and Stan and Ollie work in the same office.
The Music Box (1932)
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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.
The Chimp (1932)
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Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
Helpmates (1932)
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Ollie's house is a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Ollie receives a telegram from his wife (who is on vacation in Chicago), which tells him that she is returning home in the afternoon. Fearing his wife's wrath he calls Stan over to help him clean up. Things go downhill and they make more mess not less.
County Hospital (1932)
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Ollie is in the hospital with a broken leg. When Stan comes to visit him, total chaos ensues.
Pardon Us (1931)
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It's Prohibition, and the boys wind up behind bars after Stan sells some of their home-brew beer to a policeman.
Another Fine Mess (1930)
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Two homeless vagabonds hide out in a vacant mansion and pose as the residents when prospective lessees arrive and try to rent it.
Brats (1930)
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Stanley and Oliver are trying to spend a relaxing night at home playing checkers, but the antics of their mischievous sons keep interrupting their recreation.
Hog Wild (1930)
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First, Ollie can't find his hat. Then he and Stan attempt to install a rooftop radio antenna.
Night Owls (1930)
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Policeman Edgar Kennedy is told by his chief he better stop a string of burglaries that have been happening on his watch or else he will get the sack. He persuades vagrants Stan and Ollie to rob the chief's house so he can regain his reputation by catching them. The policeman promises to later get the boys off. Things do not go as planned.