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The Music Box

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(228)193229m1
Comedy

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.

  • TMDB

    7.5/10

    228 votes

Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
English
  • black and white
  • falling down stairs
  • piano
  • workplace comedy
  • delivery man
  • player piano
  • short film

Top billed cast

Oliver Hardy
Oliver HardyOllie
Stan Laurel
Stan LaurelStan
Billy Gilbert
Billy GilbertProfessor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
William Gillespie
William GillespiePiano Salesman (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Charlie HallPostman (uncredited)
Hazel HowellMrs. von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
Lilyan IreneNursemaid (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
Sam LufkinPoliceman (uncredited)

Where to watch

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Gallery

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR16 Apr 1932
    • TVGColorized Version2 Oct 1986

  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalU5 Aug 1932
    • TheatricalRe-release15 Nov 2015

  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalG16 Sept 1932

  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical6 Oct 1933
    • Theatrical (limited)Vienna International Film Festival12 Oct 2009

  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical3 Oct 1947

  • FinlandFI

    • TV20 Apr 1988

  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical19 Aug 1932
    • TheatricalRe-release12 May 1967
    • PhysicalDVD28 Nov 2000

  • SwedenSE

    • PhysicalDVD24 Mar 2010

Frequently asked questions

When was The Music Box released?
The Music Box was released on 16 April 1932.
Where can I watch The Music Box online?
The Music Box is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Music Box?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Music Box is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Music Box?
The Music Box holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 228 votes.
Who directed The Music Box?
The Music Box (1932) was directed by James Parrott.
How long is The Music Box?
The Music Box runs for 29m.

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