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The Music Box

1932Movie29 minG

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–91%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–91%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, romance or scares.

Movies with

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
James Parrott
Written by
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Parrott
Produced by
Hal Roach
Music by
Marvin Hatley, Harry Graham

Everyone

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Facts

April 16, 1932 · 29 min · G

Released
April 16, 1932
Runtime
29 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Epic Fail, Literal Ass-Kicking, Now You Tell Me? +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Music Box?"

Questions about The Music Box

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Music Box?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Music Box from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Music Box worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Music Box okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Music Box make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Music Box?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Music Box use?

Epic FailLiteral Ass-KickingNow You Tell Me?Left the Background Music OnAgony of the FeetAbsurdly Long StairwayInstrument of MurderUnusual EuphemismProduct Delivery OrdealGroin AttackVandalism BackfireLarge Hamand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Epic Fail, Literal Ass-Kicking, and Now You Tell Me?.