The Music Box (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1932, The Music Box is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, running about 29 minutes. “Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy decided to reorganize and resupervise their entire financial structure- so they took the $3.80 and went into business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Music Box stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Billy Gilbert as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited) and William Gillespie as Piano Salesman (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Music Box has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Music Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Music Box tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Box (1932)?
- In US, The Music Box is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Music Box worth watching?
- The Music Box holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Music Box?
- The Music Box stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Billy Gilbert, William Gillespie and Charlie Hall.
- When was The Music Box released?
- The Music Box was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.