Hal Roach: Hollywood's King of Laughter (1994 TV Movie) DVD-R

Starring Steve Allen, Constance Bennett, Mel Brooks, Billie Burke, Charley Chase, Jackie Cooper, Bebe Daniels

Print: Black and White, Color
Runtime: 60 min.
Genre: Documentary

“Hal Roach: Hollywood’s King of Laughter,” is a valentine to the legendary film producer and director. Included in the tribute are numerous clips from his classic Harold Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, “Our Gang” and Charlie Chase comedy series, scenes from his features “Of Mice and Men,” “Topper” and “One Million B.C.,” and moments from his TV series “Blondie” and “My Little Margie.” Steve Allen, Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, John Hughes, Robert Klein, Rich Little and Gail Storm talk about Roach’s influence with great enthusiasm in the documentary.