Dick Gilbert
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Dick Gilbert.
Born: July 8, 1889
Place of Birth: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Known For
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
Following their initial pairing in early 1927, Laurel and Hardy ended their first year on top. Their success moving into 1928 galvanized the efforts of everyone at Hal Roach Studios (including famed director Leo McCarey), who proudly upped their game in support of the winning comedy duo. Whether wreaking accidental havoc as a two-man band, doing battle against one another as millionaire and butler, or even becoming grave robbers for a mad scientist, Laurel and Hardy prove in their second year that they have what it takes to not only win over audiences in the twilight of the silent era, but generate enough momentum to make a successful transition to “talkies” in 1929.
Busy Bodies
In this short film, Laurel and Hardy wage battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers, and the laws of physics during a routine work day at a sawmill.
Speedy
A hapless young man living in New York City rallies to save his girlfriend's grandfather's horse-drawn trolley, the last in the city, from being put out of business by a railroad company.
The Night Life
Stan lies to his wife about going to a nightclub with Ollie but Mrs. Laurel overhears the plot and outsmarts them both.
Blotto
Stan fakes receiving a telegram so he can go to a club with Ollie and a bottle of his unsuspecting wife's liquor, but she overhears his plans.
Election Day
This film revolves around Election Day, a day on which Jay R. and Joe are fighting to get votes. They warn the kids that they'll be socked in the jaw if they don't vote for them, but the kids are just trying to go about their business, namely Farina. His mother wants him to deliver laundry to her clients, but he can't go anywhere without being harassed by the gang. To escape them, he dons several costumes including that as an older woman, a dancer, and a scarecrow.
Any Old Port!
Stan and Ollie check into a seedy hotel and help a young girl escape the clutches of the landlord. They are forced to flee the hotel with no money and Ollie arranges for Stan to fight at a local boxing hall for $50. Stan's opponent turns out to be Musgy who uses a loaded glove. During the fight the glove is swapped and Stan triumphs only to find that Ollie has bet their fee that he would lose.
The Battle of the Century
Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.
Forgotten Babies
While the rest of the gang goes fishing, Spanky gets stuck babysitting.
Shiver My Timbers
The Gang plays hooky from school so they can listen to the tall tales of a friendly sea captain.
Filmography
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Bruiser in Audience
as Black Widow Henchman
as Set Grip (uncredited)
as Shoveler (uncredited)
as Policeman
as Dog Pound Worker
as Mugsy's Second
as Pirate
as Phone Booth Gawker (uncredited)
as Phone Booth Gawker
as Gangster
as Boarder
as Tough Guy (uncredited)
as Sewer Worker (uncredited)
as Attendant at gas chamber
as Hanna
as Skooter's Dad
as (uncredited)
as Villain
as Studio guard