Habeas Corpus (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1928, Habeas Corpus is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Loony scientist hires Laurel and Hardy to raid the cemetery to keep him supplied with dead bodies for his experiments.
Who’s in it. Habeas Corpus stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Richard Carle as Professor and Charley Rogers as Ledoux - the Butler (as Charlie Rogers), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Habeas Corpus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Habeas Corpus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Habeas Corpus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Habeas Corpus (1928)?
- In US, Habeas Corpus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Habeas Corpus worth watching?
- Habeas Corpus holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Habeas Corpus?
- Habeas Corpus stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Richard Carle, Charley Rogers and Chester A. Bachman.
- When was Habeas Corpus released?
- Habeas Corpus was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.