Hal Roach
Biography
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.
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Also Known As
Movies (47)
Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
as Self - Producer (archive footage)
2017
The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D
Producer (Production)
2012
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
as Self (archive footage)
2011
The Little Rascals: Scary Spooktacular
Producer (Production)
2011
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (uncredited)
2002
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Producer (Production)
2001
Our Gang - Little Rascals Greatest Hits
Producer (Production)
2001
Our Gang - Little Rascals Varieties
Producer (Production)
2001
The Our Gang Story
Writer (Writing)
1994
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
as Self
1989
Hollywood Uncensored
as Self
1987
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
as Self
1987
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
as Self
1985
Ticket to Hollywood
as Himself
1984
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
as Self
1974
The Crazy World of Laurel and Hardy
Producer (Production)
1967
One Million Years B.C.
Associate Producer (Production)
1966
Yanks Ahoy
Executive Producer (Production)
1943
Prairie Chickens
Executive Producer (Production)
1943
Calaboose
Executive Producer (Production)
1943
The McGuerins from Brooklyn
Executive Producer (Production)
1942
Fall In
Associate Producer (Production)
1942
Flying with Music
Producer (Production)
1942
About Face
Producer (Production)
1942
Dudes Are Pretty People
Producer (Production)
1942
Brooklyn Orchid
Producer (Production)
1942
Miss Polly
Producer (Production)
1941
Niagara Falls
Executive Producer (Production)
1941
Tanks a Million
Producer (Production)
1941
Broadway Limited
Producer (Production)
1941
Topper Returns
Producer (Production)
1941
Road Show
Director (Directing)
1941
Turnabout
Director (Directing)
1940
One Million B.C.
Producer (Production)
1940
The Housekeeper's Daughter
Director (Directing)
1939
Captain Fury
Director (Directing)
1939
Topper Takes a Trip
Presenter (Crew)
1938
Block-Heads
Producer (Production)
1938
Hide and Shriek
Producer (Production)
1938
The Awful Tooth
Producer (Production)
1938
Swiss Miss
Producer (Production)
1938
Merrily We Live
Producer (Production)
1938
Our Gang Follies of 1938
Producer (Production)
1937
Mail and Female
Producer (Production)
1937
The Pigskin Palooka
Producer (Production)
1937
Fishy Tales
Producer (Production)
1937
Night 'n' Gales
Producer (Production)
1937
