Hal Roach
An image from Block-Heads, one of the productions that also features Hal Roach.
Hal Roach

Hal Roach

January 13, 1892 — Elmira, New York, USA

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.

Safety Last!

Safety Last!

1923

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

1933

The Music Box

The Music Box

1932

Way Out West

Way Out West

1937

One Million Years B.C.

One Million Years B.C.

1966

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

1934

Block-Heads

Block-Heads

1938

Topper

Topper

1937