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Movie Poster
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| Country
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 United States
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| Directed by
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John G. Blystone
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| Release Date
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August 19, 1938
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| Language
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English
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| Studio
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Hal Roach Studios
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| Distributor
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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| Main Cast
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| Character
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Actor
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| Stan
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Stan Laurel
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| Ollie
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Oliver Hardy
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| Mrs. 'Toots' Gilbert
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Patricia Ellis
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| Mrs. Hardy
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Minna Gombell
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| Mr. Gilbert
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Billy Gilbert
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| Finn
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James Finlayson
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Block-Heads is a 1938 comedy movie directed by John G. Blystone. During the First World War, Stan is given a responsible task: he is assigned to guard a trench. As he was ordered to hold out until he was relieved, Stan remained in his position for a whole 20 years - because a replacement never appeared. He is finally highly decorated for his conscientiousness and returns to civilian life. Here, new chaotic entanglements with his friend Ollie await him.
The following weapons were used in the film Block-Heads:
Pistols
Colt M1911
A Colt M1911 is briefly seen in the holster of the US Army Lieutenant in the trench (William Royle) at the movie's beginning.
The Lieutenant steps to an NCO to tell him that the attack is about to begin.
As he turns to his men, the bottom of the grip is barely visible.
Rifles
Springfield M1903
Stan (Stan Laurel), Ollie (Oliver Hardy), and other US Army soldiers are armed with M1903 Springfield rifles during World War One.
Springfield M1903 with M1905 bayonet - .30-06 Springfield
Doughboys in the "Cootie Ave" trench await the order to attack.
"Don't worry about me Stan, I'll be back...We'll all be back."Ollie says goodbye to Stan who was ordered to guard the trench.
After the whistle signal is given, Ollie and other soldiers go over the top.
Shortly after Stan patrols the trench up and down.
A view of the buttstock and safety to the right during the 1918 fighting footage.
Aviator:
"You blockhead! The war's been over for twenty years." Stan:
"It doesn't make any difference. When I'm told to do something..."Stan lowers his Springfield as he realizes what the French aviator (George Sorel) is saying to him. The M1905 bayonet is seen to advantage.
Enfield M1917
Some doughboys are also seen with M1917 Enfields. However, these scenes seem to be taken from another movie from that time.
Enfield M1917 - .30-06 Springfield
Two soldiers advance with their Enfields.
Several Enfield wielding soldiers are seen during the 1918 fighting footage.
Berthier Mle. 1907/15
A scene from the opening footage shows French soldiers with Berthier Mle. 1907/15 rifles in No Man's Land which is taken from the 1930 movie All Quiet on the Western Front.
Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mmR Lebel
French soldiers charge though the cratered landscape.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
During the armistice footage, several Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbines are seen. This scene also appears to be taken from another movie.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ - 7.92x57mm Mauser
The abandoned Karabiners lie at the edge of the overrun German trench.
Winchester Model 1895
A sporting version of a Winchester Model 1895 rifle is seen hanging on the wall of Gilbert's apartment.
Winchester Model 1895 Sporter - .30-40 Krag/.38-72 WCF/.40-72 WCF
Mr. Gilbert presents his new hunting trophy from India to newspaper journalists. The Winchester is right beneath it.
Machine Guns
Vickers Mk. I
Two Vickers are positioned at the edge of the American trench.
Vickers Mark I - .303 British
A Vickers is seen right above Stan's head.
The two Vickers are stationed at the edge of the trench.
Another view of the same trench twenty years apart.
Stan immediately mans one of the Vickers as he spotted a plane...
Other
M1917 Light Tank
Three M1917 Light Tanks are seen during the opening.
M1917 Light Tank exhibited in the Canadian War Museum
Double Barreled Shotgun
Mr. Gilbert (Billy Gilbert) owns a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun which he uses during the film's climax.
Lefever Nitro Special - 12 gauge
Mr. Gilbert proudly looks at his shotgun.
He turns away from the shotgun when he hears shouting from the corridor.
Firing the shotgun at the fleeing Laurel and Hardy.
Guns on Walls
The apartment has a hunting trophy room where various weapons hang on the walls.
Two unknown rifles can be seen in front of Mr. Gilbert's face.
See Also
Laurel and Hardy feature films |
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