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American filmmaker (1892–1992)
Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr. (January 14, 1892 – November 2, 1992) was an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter, who was the
Hal_Roach
American series of comedy short films
Our Gang (also known as The Little Rascals or Hal Roach's Rascals) is an American series of comedy short films chronicling the adventures of a group of
Our_Gang
American film and television producer (1918–1972)
producer Hal Roach and actress Marguerite Nichols. Roach Jr. co-directed One Million B.C. with his father. Roach was president of the Hal Roach Studios
Hal_Roach_Jr.
American film production studio
Hal Roach Studios was an American motion picture and, through its TV production subsidiary, Hal Roach Television Corporation, television production studio
Hal_Roach_Studios
Topics referred to by the same term
Hal Roach (1892–1992) was an American film producer. Hal Roach can also refer to: Hal Roach Jr. (1918–1972), film and television producer, and son of
Hal_Roach_(disambiguation)
American actor (1913–1999)
Johnny Weissmuller". Roach next put him in a swashbuckler set during the War of 1812, Captain Caution (1940). Because Hal Roach only made a handful of
Victor_Mature
Irish comedian
Hal Roach (4 November 1927 – 28 February 2012) was a prominent Irish comedian. He spent over 60 years in show business as a live performer, having also
Hal_Roach_(comedian)
following is a complete list of the 220 Our Gang short films produced by Hal Roach Studios and/or Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer between 1922 and 1944, numbered by
Our_Gang_filmography
Short film series
"Hal Roach's Streamliners" are a series of featurette comedy films created by Hal Roach that are longer than a short subject and shorter than a feature
Hal_Roach's_Streamliners
English-American comedy duo
Hal Roach film studio. They officially became a team in 1927 when they appeared in the silent short Putting Pants on Philip. They remained with Roach
Laurel_and_Hardy
American actress (1921–1964)
Angeles, California, the daughter of Hal Roach and Marguerite Nichols, and her brother was Hal Roach Jr. Roach gained early acting experience with a
Margaret_Roach
1984 horror film by Fritz Kiersch
couldn't actually name all the entities that held the rights. Eventually, Hal Roach Studios acquired the rights and hired George Goldsmith to perform a re-write
Children of the Corn (1984 film)
Children_of_the_Corn_(1984_film)
1940 film by Alfred J. Goulding
A Chump at Oxford is a Hal Roach comedy film produced in 1939 and released in 1940 by United Artists. It was directed by Alfred J. Goulding and is the
A_Chump_at_Oxford
Name list
producer Hal Roach (1892–1992), American film producer Hal Roach (comedian) (1927–2012), Irish Hal Robson-Kanu (born 1989), Welsh footballer Hal Rogers (born
Hal_(given_name)
Musical artist
was originally a quintet organized to perform soundtrack themes from Hal Roach film studio comedies of the 1930s, including those of Laurel & Hardy,
The_Beau_Hunks
1944 film by Allan Dwan
originally announced as one of Hal Roach's Streamliners titled Yanks Down Under starring William Bendix. Due to Hal Roach's contract for filming training
Abroad_with_Two_Yanks
1934 musical film by Gus Meins, Charles Rogers
Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Gus Meins and Charles Rogers, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Babes_in_Toyland_(1934_film)
1939 film by Lewis Milestone, Nate Watt
role as Mae was her breakthrough role in film. The film, produced by the Hal Roach Studios and distributed by United Artists, was adapted by Eugene Solow
Of_Mice_and_Men_(1939_film)
American actor, comedian, director, writer (1893–1940)
pioneering comedy studios but is chiefly associated with the producer Hal Roach. Chase was the elder brother of the comedian/director James Parrott. Born
Charley_Chase
American actor (1892–1957)
Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy. Oliver Hardy was born Norvell
Oliver_Hardy
American silent film actress
producer Hal Roach in 1916. (He survived her by more than a half-century, dying at age 100 in 1992).[citation needed] They had two children, Hal Jr. and
Marguerite_Nichols
1938 film by John G. Blystone
Blystone and starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach Studios for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, a reworking of elements from
Block-Heads
1940 film by D. W. Griffith, Hal Roach, Hal Roach, Jr.
One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man
One_Million_B.C.
1937 film by Norman Z. McLeod
and Eddie Moran from the 1926 novel by Thorne Smith. It was produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Topper was a huge hit with film
Topper_(film)
Hal Roach Studios produced films from 1914 until its bankruptcy in 1960. The company was reorganized in 1971. Its library was purchased by Hal Roach Studios
List of black-and-white films that have been colorized
List_of_black-and-white_films_that_have_been_colorized
American film and distribution company
through United Artists in the 1930s including Walt Disney, Alexander Korda, Hal Roach, David O. Selznick, and Walter Wanger. As the years passed, and the dynamics
United_Artists
1931 film
was the team's first starring feature-length comedy film, produced by Hal Roach, directed by James Parrott, and originally distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pardon_Us
it was not until 1926 when both separately signed contracts with the Hal Roach film studio that they appeared in film shorts together. Wes D. Gehring
Laurel_and_Hardy_filmography
1994 family comedy film by Penelope Spheeris
by Universal Pictures on August 5, 1994. The film is an adaptation of Hal Roach's Our Gang, a series of short films of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s (many
The_Little_Rascals_(film)
1952 American TV series or program
created by Frank Fox and produced in Los Angeles, California, at Hal Roach Studios by Hal Roach Jr., and Roland D. Reed. My Little Margie premiered on CBS as
My_Little_Margie
American actress (1911–1937)
December 1928, Harlow, as Jean Harlow, signed a five-year contract with Hal Roach Studios for $100 per week. She had small roles in the 1929 Laurel and
Jean_Harlow
2014 American film
first film released in 1994, it is the second feature film adaptation of Hal Roach's Our Gang, a series of short films of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s (many
The Little Rascals Save the Day
The_Little_Rascals_Save_the_Day
her career, Harlow appeared uncredited in 16 films, including several Hal Roach productions developed for Laurel and Hardy. Her first speaking role was
Jean_Harlow_filmography
1932 short film by James Parrott
comedy released in 1932. It was directed by James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, which depicts the pair
The_Music_Box
1972 film by Lamont Johnson
Alien. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and produced by Hal Roach Productions in Canada. Groundstar space project technician John Welles
The_Groundstar_Conspiracy
1936 film
Directed by James W. Horne and Charles Rogers, it was produced at the Hal Roach Studios and stars Laurel and Hardy, and Thelma Todd in her final film
The_Bohemian_Girl_(1936_film)
1938 film directed by Norman Z. McLeod
Mowbray, Clarence Kolb, and Patsy Kelly. The film was produced by Hal Roach for Hal Roach Studios, and was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film is
Merrily_We_Live
Film production unit of the US Army Air Forces
of buildings ... In October the unit moved into Hal Roach Studios, which the men nicknamed "Fort Roach." Warner returned to running his company, and Lt
First_Motion_Picture_Unit
American film and distribution company
produced by Hal Roach Studios, including comedy shorts starring Laurel and Hardy, Our Gang, and Charley Chase. The studio's distribution deal with Roach lasted
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
1939 film by Gordon Douglas
Infidelity" by H. C. Bunner, which was originally purchased by producer Hal Roach as a vehicle for Roland Young. In 1870, Dr. Henry Tibbett, a Mississippi
Zenobia_(film)
Out West A Hal Roach Feature Comedy, presented by Hal Roach Studios April 23, 1937 The Good Old Soak April 23, 1937 Nobody's Baby A Hal Roach Feature Comedy
List of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films (1930–1939)
List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(1930–1939)
1936 film by Fred C. Newmeyer, Gordon Douglas
General Spanky is a 1936 American comedy film produced by Hal Roach. A spin-off of Roach's popular Our Gang short subjects, the film stars George McFarland
General_Spanky
American child actor (1928–1993)
was an American actor most famous for starring as a child as Spanky in Hal Roach's Our Gang series of short-subject comedies of the 1930s and 1940s. The
Spanky_McFarland
1930s comedy duo
duo consisting of actresses ZaSu Pitts and Thelma Todd. Assembled by Hal Roach as the female counterparts to Laurel and Hardy, upon Pitts' departure
Pitts_and_Todd
Style of comedy
know about comedy. He just taught us most of it". American film producer Hal Roach described Karno as "not only a genius, he is the man who originated slapstick
Slapstick
Italian film producer (1916–1997)
1937, Vittorio was briefly involved with Hal Roach in a company, R.A.M. Pictures ("Roach and Mussolini"), but Roach bought himself out of the deal after being
Vittorio_Mussolini
American child actress (1917–2012)
The Little Rascals or Hal Roach's Rascals, was a series of comedic, short silent films created by director and producer Hal Roach. Ahern was one of the
Peggy_Ahern
1938 film by Hal Roach, John G. Blystone
Laurel and Hardy. It was directed by John G. Blystone, and produced by Hal Roach. The film features Walter Woolf King, Della Lind and Eric Blore. Stan
Swiss_Miss_(film)
American filmmaker (1875–1948)
Tracy, it was the top-grossing film of the year. In 1939, the producer Hal Roach hired Griffith to produce Of Mice and Men (1939) and One Million B.C.
D._W._Griffith
2018 film by Jon S. Baird
studios, with Hardy preferring to remain with Hal Roach, is fictitious: while Laurel's contract with Roach had expired, Hardy's had not.[citation needed]
Stan_&_Ollie
1929 American short film by James W. Horne
Leno chats to 100 year old Laurel & Hardy Producer Hal Roach—1992", video, full interview of Hal Roach by guest host Jay Leno on The Tonight Show With Johnny
Big_Business_(1929_film)
American computer animation studio
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Illumination_(company)
by Hal Roach June 23, 1941 Kukan July 4, 1941 Sailors Three September 10, 1941 New Wine September 12, 1941 Tanks a Million produced by Hal Roach September
List_of_United_Artists_films
1940 film by Gordon Douglas
by United Artists. It was Laurel and Hardy's last film produced by the Hal Roach Studios, as well as the last film to feature Ben Turpin and Harry Bernard
Saps_at_Sea
1958 horror/supernatural anthology television series
television series hosted by and starring Boris Karloff and produced in 1958 by Hal Roach Studios, very similar to Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond. The series was
The_Veil_(American_TV_series)
British comedian (1866–1941)
in film and used Karno material throughout their work. Film producer Hal Roach stated: "Fred Karno is not only a genius, he is the man who originated
Fred_Karno
American entertainment company (1976–2024)
executive. From 1985 to 1988, RHI began a slowly-executed takeover of Hal Roach Studios, which gave the company North American rights to a majority of
Halcyon_Studios
Television series
Lynch Company), RHI Entertainment, and MGM Television (a.k.a. MGM-Pathé). Hal Roach Studios/Qintex, the studio responsible for the Our Gang (Little Rascals)
Kids_Incorporated
1935 film by James W. Horne
James W. Horne and starring Laurel and Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach for Hal Roach Studios. Although the film begins in Scotland, a large part of
Bonnie_Scotland_(film)
American multinational film and entertainment corporation
Department of Film (1978) Hal Elias / Alec Guinness (1979) Henry Fonda (1980) Barbara Stanwyck (1981) Mickey Rooney (1982) Hal Roach (1983) James Stewart /
Warner_Bros._Entertainment
1929 short film by Lewis R. Foster
Laurel and Oliver Hardy, released on May 4, 1929. It was produced by Hal Roach and directed by Lewis R. Foster. The title, Unaccustomed As We Are...
Unaccustomed_As_We_Are
mostly appeared in short films initially, but also made 13 features for Hal Roach from 1931 to 1940. Mabel Normand (1926) - 5 three-reelers Max Davidson
List of American live-action shorts
List_of_American_live-action_shorts
American actress (1906–1935)
when producer Hal Roach signed her to appear with comedy stars such as Harry Langdon, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy. In 1931, Roach cast Todd in
Thelma_Todd
American stunt performer and film director (1931–2013)
Hal Brett Needham (March 6, 1931 – October 25, 2013) was an American stuntman, film director, actor, writer, and NASCAR team owner. He is best known for
Hal_Needham
1939 film by Hal Roach
Housekeeper's Daughter is a 1939 comedy/drama film directed and produced by Hal Roach. The film stars Joan Bennett, Adolphe Menjou and John Hubbard. The screenplay
The_Housekeeper's_Daughter
1941 film by Roy Del Ruth
November 20, 1940. p. 20. Ward, Richard Lewis (2005). A history of the Hal Roach Studios. Southern Illinois University Press. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-8093-2637-2
Topper_Returns
1934 American film
starring Laurel and Hardy, directed by Charles Rogers, and produced by Hal Roach at his studios in Culver City, California. Copies of this short are preserved
The_Live_Ghost
1932 short film by James Parrott
Pre-Code short film comedy. It was directed by James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach and released by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer on January 23, 1932. Ollie's domicile
Helpmates
1951 American TV series or program
in 1951, and ran on the network through 1953. The series was filmed at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, California, and was sponsored by cigarette manufacturer
Racket_Squad
Traditional Scottish folk song
Lomond". In Our Gang Follies of 1938, an American short musical film by Hal Roach, Annabelle Logan sings a rendition of "Loch Lomond" at the local talent
The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond
The_Bonnie_Banks_o'_Loch_Lomond
American actress, singer, dancer, writer, producer (1901–1971)
At the age of 14, she was hired by comedy producer Hal Roach at $5 per day to star with Roach's star comedian Harold Lloyd in a series of one-reel comedies
Bebe_Daniels
English actor and comedian (1890–1965)
1930s, Laurel was involved in a dispute with Hal Roach which resulted in the termination of his contract. Roach maintained separate contracts for Laurel and
Stan_Laurel
American actor (1906–1974)
cast in that role in the 1939 film adaptation, which was produced by Hal Roach Studios. The film was Chaney Jr's first major role in a film and was a
Lon_Chaney_Jr.
American media company
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Netflix,_Inc.
American actor (1905–1982)
Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2021. Hal Erickson (2013). "The New York Times". Movies & TV Dept. Baseline & All Movie
Henry_Fonda
American mass media conglomerate (2025–present)
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Paramount_Skydance
American film production and distribution company
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
20th_Century_Studios
American entertainment company
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group
Universal_Filmed_Entertainment_Group
American actress (1919–1948)
westerns and a serial, Daredevils of the Red Circle. Pioneer producer Hal Roach was preparing One Million B.C., a dramatic film about prehistoric people
Carole_Landis
1938 film by Norman Z. McLeod
Preservation. List of ghost films Ward, Richard Lewis (2005). A history of the Hal Roach Studios. Southern Illinois University Press. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-8093-2637-2
Topper_Takes_a_Trip
American radio broadcasting network (1934–1999)
Broadcasting magazine as "often traded". After a group that involved Hal Roach Studios purchased Mutual from Hammer's group, the new executive team was
Mutual_Broadcasting_System
Canadian-American film and television production conglomerate
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Lionsgate_Studios
American actress (born 1958)
Department of Film (1978) Hal Elias / Alec Guinness (1979) Henry Fonda (1980) Barbara Stanwyck (1981) Mickey Rooney (1982) Hal Roach (1983) James Stewart /
Angela_Bassett
1954 American TV series or program
director and half the time the writer and also Archie." The TV version had Hal Roach Jr. as producer and Harve Foster as director. This program was the second
Duffy's_Tavern_(TV_series)
American actor and singer (1927–1959)
sightseeing, they went to Hal Roach Studios. Following a public tour, eight-year-old Harold and six-year-old Carl entered the Hal Roach Studio's open-to-the-public
Carl_"Alfalfa"_Switzer
1940 film by Hal Roach
Turnabout is a 1940 fantasy comedy film directed by Hal Roach and starring Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis and John Hubbard. Based on the 1931 novel, Turnabout
Turnabout_(film)
American actor and comedian (1893–1971)
friendly with aspiring filmmaker Hal Roach. Lloyd began collaborating with Roach, who had formed his own studio in 1913. Roach and Lloyd created "Lonesome
Harold_Lloyd
Film and television actor
television today. He also played roles in the historic Hal Roach short comedy films as one of Hal Roach's All-Stars in the two-reel films often shown in theaters
Billy_Nelson_(actor)
1928 short film by Ray McCarey and James Parrott
having intertitles and no synchronized dialogue — it was the inaugural Hal Roach film released with a synchronized music and sounds effects track for theatres
Habeas_Corpus_(1928_film)
American film and distribution company
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Orion_Pictures
American actor and film producer (born 1962)
Department of Film (1978) Hal Elias / Alec Guinness (1979) Henry Fonda (1980) Barbara Stanwyck (1981) Mickey Rooney (1982) Hal Roach (1983) James Stewart /
Tom_Cruise
American actress (1910–1990)
for Hal Roach Studios in 1932, appearing in a string of uncredited supporting roles for the next four years. The year she signed with Hal Roach, Goddard
Paulette_Goddard
American actress (1907–1990)
(May 30, 1907 – June 21, 1990) was a singer and character actress at the Hal Roach Studios in the early 1930s. Fans probably remember her best from the opening
Virginia_Karns
Organization that produces films
producers, including Samuel Goldwyn, David O. Selznick, Walt Disney, Hal Roach, and Walter Wanger. In 1948, the federal government won a case against
Film_studio
1948 film by Bernard Carr
It was produced by Hal Roach and Robert F. McGowan as a reimagining of their Our Gang series. The film was one of "Hal Roach's Streamliners" features
Who_Killed_Doc_Robbin
1926 American film
Laurel, co-written by Laurel, and produced by Hal Roach. Footage from this film was reused in the Hal Roach two-reeler 45 Minutes From Hollywood (released
Madame_Mystery
American independent film production and distribution company
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Ketchup_Entertainment
American independent media company
Geffen Film Company Global Road Entertainment Grand National Pictures Hal Roach Studios Hasbro Entertainment Allspark Jensen Farley Pictures Ladd Company
Annapurna_Pictures
English and Irish actor (1932–2013)
King Henry II opposite Richard Burton. The film, done in association with Hal Wallis, was a financial success. O'Toole turned down the lead role in The
Peter_O'Toole
American singer and actor (1903–1977)
first television production. The series of 26-minute shows was filmed at Hal Roach Studios rather than performed live on the air. The "telefilms" were syndicated
Bing_Crosby
HAL ROACH
HAL ROACH
Female
Welsh
Welsh name HAF means "summer."
Male
Welsh
Welsh name HAUL means "sun."
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
From the Hall or Manor
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese unisex name HAI means "two; second." Compare with another form of Hai.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese unisex name HAO means "good."
Boy/Male
English American
Bald; Abbreviation of names beginning with Cal-.
Female
Vietnamese
 Vietnamese unisex name HAI means "two; second." Compare with another form of Hai.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Aureole, Halo around the Moon
Female
English
Short form of English Sally, SAL means "noble lady, princess." Compare with masculine Sal.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Lebanese, Sanskrit, Swahili
Halo Around the Moon; Plough; Great; Dazzling; Sweetness
Biblical
son of Noah|Ham, hot; heat; brown
Male
Spanish
Short form of Spanish Salvador, SAL means "savior." Compare with feminine Sal.
Male
English
 English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English heall "hall," hence "lives at the hall." Middle English name HALL means "to cover, conceal."
Girl/Female
Indian
Aureole, Halo around the Moon
Boy/Male
English Swedish Teutonic
Lives in the hall.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Teutonic
Ingenious; From the Hall; Healthy Hero
Male
English
Pet form of English Henry, HAL means "home-ruler."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Unique; The Beautiful Ocean; Peaceful; Forgiving; Precious Stone; Rare; Perfect; Hay Meadow; Hay Clearing; The Sea; Necklace; Place Name
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lunar halo. Glory.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly southwestern)
English (chiefly southwestern) : variant of Hale 1.
HAL ROACH
HAL ROACH
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Massey.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim, Turkish
Follower of a Spiritual Path; Passable; Unobstructed
Girl/Female
American, Christian, Danish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Indian, Kannada, Latin, Swedish
Greek for Rose
Male
Hebrew
 Short form of Hebrew Nathan, NAT means "a giver" or "whom God gave." Compare with another form of Nat.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Of demeter
Girl/Female
Italian Spanish
Gift from God.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Slave of the One who Raises from Death
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Hole.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Ornament
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Created with Immense Power
HAL ROACH
HAL ROACH
HAL ROACH
HAL ROACH
HAL ROACH
a.
Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.
v. t. & i.
To form, or surround with, a halo; to encircle with, or as with, a halo.
a.
Half-filled.
interj.
Same as Ha.
v. t.
To pour forcibly down, as hail.
adv.
In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.
n.
A single draught of a net; as, to catch a hundred fish at a haul.
v. t.
To pull; to drag; to haul.
a.
Half-blooded.
n.
See Ha-ha.
n.
A quagmire; mossy ground where peat or turf has been cut.
a.
Half-blooded.
a.
Half-demented; half-witted.
v. i.
To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
v. i.
To cut and cure grass for hay.
a.
Healthy. See Hale (the preferable spelling).
a.
Sound; entire; healthy; robust; not impaired; as, a hale body.
n.
Transportation by hauling; the distance through which anything is hauled, as freight in a railroad car; as, a long haul or short haul.
a.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.
a.
Half-bred; imperfect.