Otto Fries
Acting
Biography
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Born: October 27, 1887
Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, 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.
Haunted at Midnight
Long lost German language version of the Laurel & Hardy film "The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case". When Stan's rich uncle Ebeneezer dies and leaves behind a large estate, they think their days of living off the fish they catch are numbered. But they soon learn that Ebeneezer has been murdered. All relatives, including Stan, are under suspicion.
A Night at the Opera
The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
High Flyers
Two men running a carnival airplane ride are hired to fly to retrieve what they think are photos for a reporter. Actually, they are retrieving diamonds stolen from a noted gem dealer. As it turns out, their plane crashes on the very estate of the dealer. Thinking the duo are police officers, the dealer offers his home for their convalescence from the accident. Meanwhile, the diamonds have been snatched by a kleptomaniac dog and buried on the estate. When the smugglers track down the pair, they try to convince the dealer that they are officials from an institution from which the two have escaped. Before long, the carnival fellows, the crooks, the gem dealer and his family, along with a platoon of cops, are tearing up the grounds to find where the dog has buried the diamonds.
The Night of June 13
Elna Curry, once a concert pianist, develops an unfounded jealousy of neighbor, Trudie Morrow. Elna who suffers from neurasthenia, believes that Trudie is having an affair with her husband, John, and vows revenge on Trudie. John explains to Trudie Elna's condition and plan. Trudie, being good-hearted tells John that she'll move. One evening, John returns late from work to discover Elna dead. John burns Elna's suicide note to protect Trudie. This results in John being charged for murder and put on trial.
On the Loose
Two young women, Zasu and Thelma, complain that all of their dates take them to Coney Island. The next day a car goes by and they are splashed with mud. The driver stops and offers to buy them some new clothes. They accept the offer and later agree to go on a date.
Espionage
Two reporters pose as man and wife in order to get the goods on a munitions supplier and the rumours of war in Europe.
The Merry Widow
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Charlie Chan at the Opera
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
The Kid from Borneo
The gang goes to a circus sideshow to visit Dickie, Dorothy, and Spanky's uncle, mistakenly believing he is "The Wild Man from Borneo."
Filmography
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)
as Olaf - Masseur
as Trio Member
as Rube Wardell, Ventriloquist (uncredited)
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
as Franz, Buggy Driver
as Fat Man on Kiddie Ride
as Sanghil Wun
as Singer
as Singing Irish Member
as Driver
as Innkeeper (uncredited)
as German Cook
as German Spy
as Corsey
as Otto the Elevator Operator (uncredited)
as Clerk at Employment Agency (uncredited)
as The Riveter / Cymbalist (uncredited)
as Nate, Pawnbroker
as Policeman
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Old Grad
as Father (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Baliff (uncredited)
as Mr. Bailey - Farmer
as Salesman
as The Blacksmith
as Belligerent Bully (uncredited)
as Conductor
as Orphan Asylum Agent
as Speck's Father (uncredited)
as Mr. Edward Langtry
as Joe's father
as George
as Tradesman
as Munich Cabman
as Gaspipe McGook, Bungalow Burglar
as Foreman - Hoot Owl Garage
as Bit Part
as The Jailbird
as Sheriff
as Tarras
as Anton Klinak
as A Policeman (uncredited)
as The Manager
as Police Sergeant
as The overseer
as The Overseer
as Real Estate Agent
as Merciless Milton
as Slippery Elmer