James Parrott
Hal Roach hired him in the early 20's as a comedian called Paul PARROTT, but his true talent was directing film. He was also a good writer, turning out many scripts for Laurel and Hardy and directing 22 of their films. He continued with some of their well known shorts such as The Music Box (1932), County Hospital (1932) and Twice Two (1933). Unfortunately, his drinking and drug abuse got out of control. Parrott eventually died at the young age of 42.
Filmography
(selection) Open the Bars (1920, short), The Pickaninny (1921, short), Powder and Smoke (1924, short), Should Sailors Marry? (1025, short), On the Front Page (1926, short), Forgotten Sweeties (1927, short), Fluttering Hearts (1927, short), Galloping Ghosts (1928, short), Ruby Lips (1929, short), Night Owls (1930, short), The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930, short), Pardon Us (1931), The Music Box (1932, short), County Hospital (1932, short), Twice Two (1933, short), Mixed Nuts (1934, short), The Tin Man (1935, short)
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