The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case
| The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Parrott |
| Written by | H.M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy |
| Cinematography | Walter Lundin George Stevens |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Music by | Marvin Hatley Nathaniel Shilkret |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 29:43 (English) 47:08 (Spanish) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case is a Laurel and Hardy pre-Code comedy horror film released in 1930. It is one of a handful of three-reel comedies they made, running 28 minutes. It was directed by James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
In the film, Stan learns of the death of a supposed relative. He heads to the Laurel mansion for the reading of his kinsman's will, in hopes of inheriting part of the man's estate. After arriving at the mansion, he learns that his kinsman was murdered and that the police are gathering all of the deceased's potential heirs. The assembled family members start mysteriously disappearing. Stan and his friend Ollie engage in conflict with the murderer, but then wake up from a shared nightmare.