today's subsequent colorization technology. However, there were numerous continuity errors and garish color design choices. Many Laurel and Hardy films were subsequently colorized. The most significant criticism was that these versions had whole scenes either altered or deleted altogether, changing the character of the film. The first noticeable change in Helpmates comes when the panning of the party mess inside Ollie's house is condensed into freeze frame stills. Other notable changes also included the heavily edited phone conversation between Stan and Ollie about Stan not coming to the party, fearing he might have hydrophosphates. The most controversial edit was the scene in which Ollie crashes his head through the dresser drawer after Stan opens it to find a handkerchief. The colorized version of the film was copyrighted in 1986, despite it being actually completed in 1984. Quotes Ollie (to Stan, on the telephone): "Where were you last night?" Stan: "I was here, with me." Ollie (to Stan, on the telephone): "What are you doing?" Stan: "Eh?" Ollie: "What-are-you-DOING?" Stan: "I'm talking to you - what do you think I'm doing?" Stan (to Ollie): "Who do you think I am? Cinderella? If I had any sense, I'd walk out on you!" Ollie: "Well, it's a good thing you haven't any sense!" Stan: "It certainly is!" Stan: Well, There is nothing else I can do! Ollie: Certainly not. Stan: Well, I will be seeing you. (As he leaves) Goodbye! Ollie: (As Stan was about to leave the burned house) HEY! Would you mind closing the door? I would like to be alone! (Stan does so, Then, Thunder and lightning comes, it rains over the burned house and Oliver gets wet as the film ends) External links 1932 films 1932 comedy films American black-and-white films Films directed by James Parrott Laurel and Hardy (film series) Films with screenplays by H. M. Walker 1930s English-language films 1930s American films