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The Music Box

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The Music Box is a 1932 Laurel and Hardy comedy short, notable for winning the first Oscar for live-action short comedy.

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What are Laurel and Hardy trying to move in The Music Box?

They are trying to deliver a crated player piano up a long outdoor staircase. The repeated attempts to get it up the steps form the core of the 1932 comedy short.

Where are the famous Music Box stairs?

The staircase used in the film is in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. It is commonly known as the Music Box Steps because of the Laurel and Hardy short.

Why is The Music Box important at the Oscars?

The Music Box won the first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Subject, Comedy. That made the 1932 Laurel and Hardy film a landmark for short-form screen comedy.

Is The Music Box a silent short?

No, The Music Box is a sound comedy short. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy use dialogue, sound effects, and physical timing as the piano delivery gets worse.

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