The Skulls (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1931, The Skulls is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. This Spanish language film was produced simultaneously with the filming of the two English language Laurel and Hardy shorts Be Big! and Laughing Gravy. The two shorts were edited together into one continuous film. Laurel and Hardy read their lines from cue cards on which Spanish was written phonetically. At the time of early talkies, dubbing was not yet perfected.
Who’s in it. The Skulls stars Stan Laurel as Señor Laurel, Oliver Hardy as Señor Hardy, Anita Garvin as Señora Laurel and Linda Loredo as Señora Hardy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Skulls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skulls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skulls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skulls (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Skulls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Skulls worth watching?
- The Skulls holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skulls?
- The Skulls stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Linda Loredo and Charlie Hall.
- When was The Skulls released?
- The Skulls was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.