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10/10This is to me the finest Laurel and Hardy film ever made, not to mention one of the greatest comedies or movies ever made. Period.
Reviewed on June 25, 2016
The Music Box(1932)
Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy decided to reorganize and resupervise their entire financial structure- so they took the $3.80 and went into business.
7.5(229)29m1932-04-16
Comedy
The Music Box Synopsis
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 Music Box (1932) is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, released on April 16, 1932 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Billy Gilbert and William Gillespie. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 229 ratings.
- Director:
- James Parrott
- Writers:
- H.M. Walker, H.M. Walker, Oliver Hardy
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Len Powers
- Composer:
- Harry Graham
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Music Box (1932) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Music Box before you stream it.
The Music Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Billy Gilbert
as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
William Gillespie
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
as Postman (uncredited)
- Hazel Howell
Hazel Howell
as Mrs. von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
- Lilyan Irene
Lilyan Irene
as Nursemaid (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
as Policeman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by James Parrott, written by H.M. Walker, H.M. Walker and Oliver Hardy, produced by Hal Roach.
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The Music Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 229 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10'Foundered in 1931', Laurel and Hardy decide that they have to recalibrate their extensive business empire, so armed with $3-odd, they go into the horse and cart-powered piano-delivering business. Now this is not an instrument that's going to be easy to carry on your back - even if you are Ollie, and as they attempt to get one into it's new Walnut Avenue home we just know that if it arrives at all, it's going to be…
Reviewed on February 11, 2024
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The Music Box – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Music Box online?
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The Music Box (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Music Box?
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The main cast of The Music Box (1932) includes Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Billy Gilbert, William Gillespie and Charlie Hall. The film was directed by James Parrott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Music Box released?
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The Music Box was released on April 16, 1932 and runs for 29m.
Is The Music Box worth watching?
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The Music Box (1932) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 229 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Music Box?
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Yes. The official The Music Box trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.