Billy Gilbert worked in Burlesque Houses when Stan Laurel spotted him. Laurel introduced him to Hal
Billy Gilbert worked in Burlesque Houses when Stan Laurel spotted him. Laurel introduced him to Hal Roach and Hal Roach hired him. Gilbert was only 2 yrs younger than Oliver Hardy. Roach used him in comedy shorts as a supporting player. Gilbert was allowed to work elsewhere too and appeared in various kinds of movies for other companies Gilbert was teamed with Ben Blue in starring roles in Comedy Shorts for a short time..Photos are from 1932-1933Photo #1 is from Sneak Easily with Thelma Todd & Zasu PittsPhoto #2 is from Spanky with The Little RascalsPhotos #3 & #4 from The Music Box with Laurel & HardyPhoto #5 is a Publicity Photo with Geneva MitchellPhotos #6 & #7 from Fallen Arches, a Charley Chase Comedy shortPhotos #8, #9 & #10 from The Rummy and Wreckety Wrecks, co-starring role for Gilbert with Ben Blue -- source link
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