

Busy Bodies
1933-10-07 · 19 min · ★ 7.3
In this short film, Laurel and Hardy wage battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers, and the laws of physics during a routine work day at a sawmill.
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Production details
- Directors
- Lloyd French
- Production companies
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Stan LaurelStan
Oliver HardyOllie
Dick GilbertShoveler (uncredited)
Charlie HallShop Worker (uncredited)
Tiny SandfordShop Foreman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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