The read
It runs a compact 29m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
232 audience votes
Key crew
- James ParrottDirector
- H.M. WalkerWriter
- Harry GrahamOriginal Music Composer
- Marvin HatleyOriginal Music Composer
- James ParrottWriter
- Oliver HardyWriter
- Charley RogersWriter
- Stan LaurelWriter
Cast
- Oliver HardyOllie
- Stan LaurelStan
- Billy GilbertProfessor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
- William GillespiePiano Salesman (uncredited)
- Charlie HallPostman (uncredited)
- Hazel HowellMrs. von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
- Lilyan IreneNursemaid (uncredited)
- Sam LufkinPoliceman (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
black and whitefalling down stairspianoworkplace comedydelivery manplayer pianoshort film