Joe Rock

Joe Rock

Born: December 25, 1893
Died: December 5, 1984
in New York City, New York, USA
Joe Rock, born Joseph Simberg, was an American movie producer, director, actor, and screenwriter. He produced a series of 12 two reel short subject comedies starring Stan Laurel in the 1920s.

Movies for Joe Rock...

Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Title: Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Character: Himself
Released: December 21, 1974
Type: Movie
Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. It features interviews with Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke, Babe London, Marcel Marceau, Lucille Hardy (Ollie's wife), Bob Monkhouse, Hal Roach, Marvin T Hatley, Jack McCabe and many more.
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Hold Tight
Title: Hold Tight
Released: November 15, 1925
Type: Movie
The baddies want Alyce Ardell's mine, which they know -- but she doesn't -- has just struck a rich vein. They will stick at naught, but she is protected by Bobby Dunn in this good thrill comedy directed by Marcel Perez.
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The Barnyard
Title: The Barnyard
Released: June 11, 1923
Type: Movie
Lay Zee works on a farm and has won the heart of the farmer's daughter. There is oil on the farmland, and some swindlers are determined to get their hands on the property, by force if necessary. Lay Zee, who knows that oil has been found on nearby farms, convinces the farmer not to sell, and the swindlers enlist the help of another farmhand, who is jealous of Lay Zee's relationship with the girl.
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Chop Suey Louie
Title: Chop Suey Louie
Character: Chop Suey Louie
Released: March 26, 1923
Type: Movie
Joe Rock short comedy, also featuring Billie Rhodes and Frank Alexander.
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Oliver Twisted
Title: Oliver Twisted
Released: January 12, 1923
Type: Movie
Joe Rock does a slapstick adaptation of Oliver Twist.
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Aladdin
Title: Aladdin
Released: October 16, 1922
Type: Movie
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Golf
Title: Golf
Character: Golfer
Released: September 3, 1922
Type: Movie
Comedy on the golf links.
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A Pair of Kings
Title: A Pair of Kings
Character: Bit Role
Released: June 10, 1922
Type: Movie
A Pair of Kings is a 1922 American silent comedy film featuring Larry Semon & Oliver Hardy.
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The Whirlwind
Title: The Whirlwind
Released: January 3, 1922
Type: Movie
A strong wind blows a city slicker and a local girl together. A Joe Rock Comedy
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Loafers and Lovers
Title: Loafers and Lovers
Released: March 1, 1920
Type: Movie
Loafers and Lovers is a 1920 silent comedy short.
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Damsels and Dandies
Title: Damsels and Dandies
Released: March 10, 1919
Type: Movie
Movie comedy with Earl Montgomery and Joe Rock.
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Plagues And Puppy Love
Title: Plagues And Puppy Love
Released: October 1, 1917
Type: Movie
Larry Semon produces his take on a typical Keystone farce, the flirting-in-the-park routine, where pretty Florence Curtis is pursued by four typical Keystone types: the wealthy geezer, the moustachioed Italian, the derby-wearing tough and, of course, the big-footed cop… and here comes Larry, if not to save the day, at least to make us laugh.
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Gall and Golf
Title: Gall and Golf
Released: September 3, 1917
Type: Movie
Golf, we discover in this early Semon short, is a game that is played by striking a croquet ball with a hockey stick and seeing how many times it can hit Larry Semon.
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Hash and Havoc
Title: Hash and Havoc
Released: December 4, 1916
Type: Movie