Hal Roach

Producer, Schrijver, Regisseur, Acteur, Componist

13 januari 1892 — 2 november 1992 (100 years)
Harry Eugene Roach Sr. professionally known as Hal Roach, was an American film and television producer, director, and actor who was active from the 1910s to the 1990s. He is remembered today for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang film comedy series.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Het verliefde spook
    Het verliefde spook1937
  • March of the Wooden Soldiers
    March of the Wooden Soldiers1934
  • Boemelstudenten
    Boemelstudenten1940
  • Topper keert terug
    Topper keert terug1941
  • Topper op stap
    Topper op stap1938
  • Turnabout
    Turnabout1940
  • De millioenenbruid
    De millioenenbruid1938
  • Road Show
    Road Show1941
  • The Housekeeper's Daughter
    The Housekeeper's Daughter1939
  • School's Out
    School's Out1930
  • Baby zonder vergunnung
    Baby zonder vergunnung1941
  • Pups Is Pups
    Pups Is Pups1930
  • Tanks a Million
    Tanks a Million1941
  • Captain Caution
    Captain Caution1940
  • Fly My Kite
    Fly My Kite1931
  • Niagara Falls
    Niagara Falls1941
  • Teacher's Pet
    Teacher's Pet1930
  • Bear Shooters
    Bear Shooters1930
  • Love Business
    Love Business1931
  • Choo-Choo!
    Choo-Choo!1932

Known For

  • Safety Last!
    Safety Last!1923
  • The Music Box
    The Music Box1932
  • Sons of the Desert
    Sons of the Desert1933
  • March of the Wooden Soldiers
    March of the Wooden Soldiers1934
  • One Million Years B.C.
    One Million Years B.C.1966
  • Houten koppen
    Houten koppen1938
  • Een stad op stelten
    Een stad op stelten1937
  • Het verliefde spook
    Het verliefde spook1937
  • Topper keert terug
    Topper keert terug1941
  • Big Business
    Big Business1929
  • Saps at Sea
    Saps at Sea1940
  • Busy Bodies
    Busy Bodies1933
  • Achter slot en grendel
    Achter slot en grendel1931
  • Tit for Tat
    Tit for Tat1935
  • Zet je zorgen opzij
    Zet je zorgen opzij1932
  • Another Fine Mess
    Another Fine Mess1930
  • Helpmates
    Helpmates1932
  • Towed in a Hole
    Towed in a Hole1932
  • Them Thar Hills
    Them Thar Hills1934
  • IJsco toeristen
    IJsco toeristen1938

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One Million Years B.C. · as Associate Producer
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Code 3 · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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The Charles Farrell Show · as Executive Producer
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The Little Rascals · as Executive Producer
1955
Screen Directors Playhouse · as Executive Producer
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Passport to Danger · as Executive Producer
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Two Knights from Brooklyn · as Executive Producer
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Sadie and Sally · as Executive Producer
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Yanks Ahoy · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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Prairie Chickens · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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Calaboose · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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The McGuerins from Brooklyn · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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Fall In · as Associate ProducerOp Plex
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Miss PollyOp Plex
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Niagara Falls · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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Road ShowOp Plex
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Captain Caution · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
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TurnaboutOp Plex
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TopperOp Plex
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The PoochOp Plex
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Choo-Choo!Op Plex
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SpankyOp Plex
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Free EatsOp Plex
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Big EarsOp Plex
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Small TalkOp Plex
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Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts · as Self - Producer (archive Footage)
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Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic · as Self (archive Footage)
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The 64th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Special Guest
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Hollywood Uncensored · as SelfOp Plex
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American Masters · as Self
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The 56th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Honorary Award Recipient
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Hollywood · as Self
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Omnibus (1967) · as Self
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Today · as Self
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The Ed Sullivan Show · as Self - Audience Bow

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Laurel & Hardy · as Prisoner (1986)Op Plex
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This is Your Life (UK) · as Filmed Tribute
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Sons of the Desert · as Bit Part (uncredited)
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Pardon Us · as Marching Prisoner In Front Of Hardy
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Number, Please? · as Sailor (uncredited)
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Damon and Pythias · as Extra
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The Magic Cloak of Oz · as The Cowardly Lion (uncredited)
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The Patchwork Girl of Oz · as Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot
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The Squaw Man · as Townsman (uncredited)

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Swiss Miss · as Fill-In Director
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The Bohemian Girl · as Contributor To Screenplay
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Free Wheeling · as StoryOp Plex
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Hook and Ladder · as StoryOp Plex
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Chickens Come Home · as Story
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Brats · as Story
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Boxing Gloves · as StoryOp Plex
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Flying Elephants · as Story
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Leave 'em Laughing · as Story
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Slipping Wives · as Story
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Thundering Fleas · as Story
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Black Cyclone · as Story
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Derby Day · as Story
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Stage Fright · as Story
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Dr. Jack · as Story
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Our Gang · as Story
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Grandma's Boy · as Story
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A Sailor-Made Man · as Story
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Never Weaken · as Story