Leo Willis
Acting
Biography
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Born: January 4, 1890
Place of Birth: Wapanucka, Oklahoma, 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.
Silly Billies
The boys are a dentist and his assistant traveling to the Old West to open a new practice. Once in town, they buy a business--only to wake up the next day and see that the entire population of this bustling town had left for the California gold fields early that morning! Then, they discover an evil plot to sell out these settlers to some hostile Indians, so they spring to the rescue.
The Live Ghost
Fish market workers Stan and Ollie are persuaded by a sea captain to shanghai a crew for him at the local bar for a dollar a head. Successful at first, the boys end up getting themselves shanghaied, and the crew vow revenge.
The Kid Brother
The timid youngest son of the most important family in town must use his wits to win the respect of his strong father and the love of a beautiful new woman in town.
For Heaven's Sake
An irresponsible young millionaire changes his tune when he falls for the daughter of a downtown minister.
Shivering and Shaking
Street musicians Stan and Ollie have no success earning money in the dead of winter in a bad neighborhood. Their instruments are destroyed in an argument with a woman, but their luck seems to turn when Stan finds a wallet.
Boobs in the Wood
Chester Winfield tries to make it as a lumberjack, but he's foiled by his lack of strength and the jealous foreman, Big Bill Reardon, after Chester catches the eye of Hazel Wood, Big Bill's favorite and the camp's waitress. Bill tries to eliminate Chester, so he and Hazel head down the mountain for other work. She waits tables and gets him a job as a dishwasher. He spills kerosene in the soup and then must serve it to an angry customer. Hazel tells a couple of tall tales about Chester, and soon all the customers, the owner, and the cook, think he's a desperado. They make him the saloon bouncer. Some trick shooting seals his reputation. Then Big Bill arrives for a showdown.
The Iron Horse
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
Their Purple Moment
The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.
Below Zero
Street musicians Stan and Ollie have no success earning money in the dead of winter in a bad neighborhood. Their instruments are destroyed in an argument with a woman, but their luck seems to turn when Stan finds a wallet.
Filmography
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Sailor
as Traffic school bit
as Bandit
as Whipper in Torture Chamber
as Guard
as Sailor at Table
as Outlaw Chief
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Murietta Henchman
as Hold-Up Man (uncredited)
as Jewel Store Robber
as Tall Thug
as Engineer
as Crook (uncredited)
as The Banjo Player's Opponent (uncredited)
as Cop (uncredited)
as Fourth Beagle Son
as Cab Driver
as Skeeters Gang member
as Fisherman
as Guest
as Leo Hickory
as Black Beasley
as Mug (uncredited)
as Sam Jacks
as Rival Boyfriend
as Gunman in Saloon (uncredited)
as Detective (uncredited)
as Neighbor with Trunk (uncredited)
as Cop
as Truck Driver
as Il cuoco
as Mose Tyler
as The Neighbor Husband
as Car Thief
as Jim McTrigger
as McGregor
as Man Who Offers Cards (uncredited)
as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
as The Bandit Chief
as Driver
as Joe McCord
as Electrician (uncredited)
as Bull Joyce
as McCabe
as Bit Role (uncredited)
as Red Jaeger
as Hobo
as Soldier
as One of Spider's Henchmen
as Gangster
as Gunman
as Briggs
as Fight starter in Bar (uncredited)
as Rowdy Townsman (uncredited)
as A Union Soldier
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Man in bar (uncredited)
as Bill Corrigan
as Sheriff's Deputy