Oliver Norvell Hardy was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.
Dull Care is a 1919 American silent comedy film written and directed by Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Stage Hand is a 1920 American silent short comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Bakery is a 1921 American short comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy that was directed by Larry Semon and Norman Taurog.
The Rent Collector is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Larry Semon and Norman Taurog. It featured Semon and Oliver Hardy. It was produced by Larry Semon's production company and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America.
The Fall Guy is a 1921 American silent comedy film featuring Larry Semon and Oliver Hardy.
The Sawmill is a 1922 American silent comedy short film directed by Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy. The Sawmill was shot at Hume Lake.
The Show is a 1922 American silent short comedy film directed by Larry Semon and Norman Taurog and featuring Oliver Hardy.
A Pair of Kings is a 1922 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
Golf is a 1922 American silent comedy film starring Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy. The film has been released on DVD.
The Agent is a 1922 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Counter Jumper is a 1922 American film directed by Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy. It is a remake of the 1919 film The Grocery Clerk, which was also directed by Semon. The film was screened at the Museum of Modern Art in 2009 as part of a series examining slapstick.
No Wedding Bells is a 1923 American silent short comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Midnight Cabaret is a 1923 American film directed by Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Gown Shop is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Larry Semon that featured Oliver Hardy.
The Girl in the Limousine is a 1924 American comedy film starring Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy. The film is based on the 1919 play of the same name by Wilson Collison and Avery Hopwood.
Her Boy Friend is a 1924 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Perfect Clown is a 1925 American silent slapstick comedy film starring Larry Semon and Kate Price. It features an early screen appearance by Oliver Hardy. Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, the screenplay was written by Thomas J. Crizer, who also wrote the subtitles along with Charlie Saxton.
Stop, Look and Listen is a 1926 American silent comedy film starring Larry Semon and Dorothy Dwan and featuring Oliver Hardy. Semon and Dwan were married at the time. This was Hardy's final film appearance with Semon.
Lucille Carlisle, born Ida Lucile White, was an American actress.
