The Skulls movie poster

The Skulls

April 18, 1931 1h 3m 6.1/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1931. The Skulls is a comedy film. directed by James W. Horne. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and Anita Garvin

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 18, 1931 94 years ago
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Runtime 1h 3m 63 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (9 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Hal Roach Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Skulls 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 ...

Who directed The Skulls?

The Skulls was directed by James W. Horne.

How long is The Skulls?

The Skulls has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).

When was The Skulls released?

The Skulls was released on April 18, 1931 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Skulls?

The main cast of The Skulls includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Linda Loredo, Charlie Hall.