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Joe Rock
A struggling Hollywood producer teams up with a rising comedic star, Stan Laurel, to create a groundbreaking series of short films that redefine comedy and launch a legend.
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- Writer
In short · Produced for four decades — 26 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Biography
Joe Rock was an American film producer, director, actor, and screenwriter known for his work in the 1920s. He produced a series of 12 two-reel short subject comedies that featured Stan Laurel. These films were part of the early comedy short film tradition and showcased Laurel's talents in a comedic setting. Rock's contributions to these shorts helped establish him as a notable figure in early Hollywood comedy production.
Filmography · 26 of 26
Director
10 creditsThe Great Power(1929)
Director
Film
The Sleuth(1925)
Director
Film
Navy Blue Days(1925)
Director
Film
Pie-Eyed(1925)
Director
Film
Half a Man(1925)
Director
Film
Somewhere in Wrong(1925)
Director
Film
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde(1925)
Director
Film
Twins(1925)
Director
Film
West of Hot Dog(1924)
Director
Film
Detained(1924)
Director
Film
Actor
3 credits
Producer
13 credits
Mau-Mau(1955)
Producer
Film
The Edge of the World(1937)
Producer
FilmThe Stoker(1937)
Producer
Film
Rhythm Racketeer(1937)
Producer
Film
Everything Is Rhythm(1936)
Producer
Film
One Good Turn(1936)
Producer
Film
The Man Behind the Mask(1936)
Producer
Film
Excuse My Glove(1936)
Producer
FilmCaptain Bill(1935)
Producer
Film
Krakatoa(1933)
Producer
Film
Burning Up Broadway(1928)
Producer
FilmMarry the Girl(1928)
Producer
Film
A Mandarin Mixup(1924)
Producer
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 winAcademy Awards
- Won1932Oscar — Short Subject (novelty)
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