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9/10A short comedic masterpiece for the boys. After watching this, you'll think twice before asking your best friend to help you clean up after a wild party before the missus comes home...
Reviewed on June 25, 2016
Helpmates(1932)
7.2(85)20m1932-01-23
Comedy
Helpmates Synopsis
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.
Helpmates (1932) is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, released on January 23, 1932 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Blanche Payson and Bobby Burns. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- James Parrott
- Writers:
- H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Art Lloyd
- Composer:
- Marvin Hatley
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Helpmates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Blanche Payson
as Mrs. Hardy
Bobby Burns
as Neighbor
Bob Callahan
as Messenger
Key crew
Directed by James Parrott, written by H.M. Walker, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, produced by Hal Roach.
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Helpmates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 85 ratings.
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Helpmates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Helpmates online?
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Helpmates (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 Helpmates?
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The main cast of Helpmates (1932) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Blanche Payson, Bobby Burns and Bob Callahan. 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 Helpmates released?
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Helpmates was released on January 23, 1932 and runs for 20m.
Is Helpmates worth watching?
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Helpmates (1932) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.