A selection of the comedy duo's films.... Lucky Dog (1921) Be Big (1931) March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934) Flying Deuces (1939) Utopia (1950) their appearance on This Is Your Life (1952) and Laurel and Hardy at the Movies.
Laurel and Hardy were hailed as '...the greatest comedy duo of all time...'. Now over half a century since their last film 'Utopia' they are still held in high esteem by critics and the public alike. This programme is an affectionate look back at this amazing act's career from their early black and white silent film days through the Hal Roach era to their hugely successful British tours and beyond. Generously laced with hilarious clips from the cream of Laurel and Hardy fi
Including: West Of Hot Dog Bromo & Juliet Along Came Auntie The Soilers Home Movies.
One of their best movies digitally remastered. The boys are still indulging in their same old head bumping pants falling dead-pan slapstick comedy routines with water squirting in Oliver's eyes as the most persistent device to win a laugh. The story devised from a French farce - is a situation and a little more. Stan and Ollie join the French foreign legion in order that they may forget a lost love. They try to desert because of the insufficient pay (3 cents a day) are caught and
In this film Laurel & Hardy play a couple of gypsies who spend most of their time playing 'fingers' and picking pockets. They find themselves camped outside a Counts palace.... Olivers' wife kidnaps the Counts daughter and abandons Oliver for her lover leaving him with the child. Years pass and once again they are camping in the palace grounds when the daughter now a woman is caught tresspassing and thrown in the dungeons. Unaware of her noble birth Oliver and 'uncle' Stanley must
Comedy with classic duo Laurel and Hardy. Unquestionably one of the most-famous and longest-running comedy teams in movie history Laurel and Hardy achieved great success after they teamed up in 1926. What is less known is that before they were partnered both Stanley Laurel and Oliver Babe Hardy were both experienced movie comics.Join host Rob Stone co-author of Laurel or Hardy: The Solo Films of Stan Laurel and Oliver ""Babe"" Hardy for a festival of films made by Stan and
Laurel and Hardy star in this period operetta. In the early 18th century FraDiavolo (The Devil's Brother) and his notorious gang of thieves terrorize northern Italy. Wanderers Laurel and Hardy; herein known as Stanlioand Ollio are held up by a band of Diavolo'smen and lose their hard-earned savings. As a result of this robbery apart from the madcap series of comedy adventures our duo determine that they too will lead a life of crime and proceed to laughingly bungle a series of robbery attempts with Ollioposing as Diavolo. They make the mistake of holding up the real Diavolo (admirably played by Dennis King). He in turn threatens their lives but spares them and makes them his personal servants. Diavolois enamoured with the charms of Lady Rocberg(played by the lovely titillating Thelma Todd) and the 500 000 francs she has hidden in her petticoat. Featuring James Finlayson as support in the rollicking jolly frolic. A rarely seen screen gem this film was one of Stan and Ollie's own favourites and shows the great duo at the top of their trade.
Made in 1952 the kings of comedy are given a live retrospect of their lives in the popular TV programme 'This Is Your Life'.
Road To Rio (Dir. Norman Z. McLeod 1947): To avoid being charged with arson after burning down a circus Hot Lips Barton (Bob Hope) and Scat Sweeney (Bing Crosby) stow away on an ocean bound ship. Aboard the vessel the duo fall for Lucia Maria de Andrade (Dorothy Lamour) who is under the spell of her evil aunt (Gale Sondergaard) who has arranged a marriage for the young beauty. This film was in good hands since many of Hope's best collaborators worked on the picture. Direct
Jack And The Beanstalk: The legendary comedic duo Abbott and Costello provide fairy tale fun for kids (of ALL ages!). The wacky pair pretty much stick to the outline of the original childrens fairytale but add their own signature comic flourishes and slapstick details. Utopia: Stan and Ollie inherit a yacht along with a small island. They set sail accompanied by a stateless refugee and a stowaway. A violent storm causes our heroes to crash on their island. Together
In this their last film together Stan and Ollie fly to London for the reading of a Stan’s late uncle’s will. After all Stan’s uncle’s cash is used to pay the solicitors death duties and tax the only thing left are a yacht and South Sea Island! At the docks they take receipt if their yacht and also a displaced seaman and a stowaway. Together the four set sail but are shipwrecked on an atoll during a storm. There they meet singer Cherie L’amour who is es
The Bohemian Girl (Dirs. James W. Horne & Charley Rogers 1936): In this film Laurel & Hardy play a couple of gypsies who spend most of their time playing ""fingers"" and picking pockets. Laurel & Hardy's Laughing 20's (Dir. Robert Youngson 1965): This documentary renewed an interest in Laurel & Hardy and led to a revival in television showings of their classic comedy shorts. The Flying Deuces (Dir. A. Edward Sutherland 1939): Ollie's broken heart lands Laurel &
Stan Laurel stars in 'On The Front Page' Oliver Hardy stars in 'Along Came Auntie' and 'Bromeo And Juliet' Laurel and Hardy star in 'This Is Your Life' (recorded on the 1st December 1954 and was for many years believed lost).
StanBased on the Neil Brand's critically acclaimed radio play of the same name, this BBC drama tells the story of the world's greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy – how they met, worked together and remained close friends. Jim Norton (Father Ted) stars as the Stan Laurel, who somewhat reluctantly goes to visit his friend and long-time collaborator Oliver Hardy (Mike Goodenough) on his death bed in 1957. The story reflects the lives and work of Stan and Ollie in a series of flashbacks, and portrays the conversation between the two men as they bid their final farewells after a lifetime of sharing the world's spotlight. Making over 100 films together Laurel - Hardy remain one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of all time. This fascinating drama from the BBC is a must for all their fans. Laurel and Hardy AnthologyLaurel and Hardy were hailed as ...the greatest comedy duo of all time... Now over a century since their last film, 'Utopia', they are still held in high esteem by critics and the public alike. This programme is an affectionate look back at this amazing acts career, from their early black and white silent film days through the Hal Roach era, to their hugely successful British tours and beyond. Generously laced with hilarious clips from the cream of Laurel and Hardy’s films as well as original colour film footage from the U.S. government promotional films, this programme also includes rare newsreel interviews and chronicles their amazing success all around the world.
Laurel and Hardy are widely regarded as the finest comedy duo of all time. The on screen chemistry they achieved ensured that their reputation lasted unlike many of their contemporaries the comedy of Laurel and Hardy is timeless and as fresh and comical today as when they were first made.
Stan and Ollie inherit a yacht along with a small island. They set sail accompanied by a stateless refugee and a stowaway. A violent storm causes our heroes to crash on their island. Together they decide to create their own republic. All goes well untill uranium is discovered... and the island is bombarded with money-hungry adventurers.
This box set features the classic Laurel and Hardy comedies! Laurel And Hardy And The Law More Brushes With The Law Pardon Us Blackmail
Kill Or Cure: Stan's selling a combination of furniture polish auto cleaner and heath tonic. With a mixture like that Stan can't stay out of trouble for long. Stan tries the hard sell routine and gets himself into some real tonic trouble. This Is Your Life: Stan and Ollie receive the ultimate accolade by appearing on the world famous TV show This Is Your Life. Tree In A Test Tube: Stan and Ollie star in this short information film promoting the use of wood pr
Titles Comprise Laurel & Hardy - Flying Deuces Stan and Ollie join the Foreign Legion so that Ollie can forget an unhappy romance. As luck would have it they become involved in attempting to smooth out the messy love affair between an officer and his fianc''e. After being in the Legion for as long as they can take it they want their normal lives back. Ollie insists on their release just as they realise they're going to be shot at sunrise for their rebelliousness. The pair attempt an escape via aeroplane. Lots of laughs nostalgia and action-packed stunts take place including a dance routine to 'Shine on Harvest Moon'. Laurel & Hardy - Utopia In Utopia the last film Laurel and Hardy made together Stan and Ollie fly to London for the reading of Stan's late uncle's will. After Stan's uncle's cash is used to pay the solicitors death duties and tax the only things left are a yacht--and a South Sea island. At the docks the duo get their new boat along with a displaced sailor and a stowaway. Together the four set sail but are soon shipwrecked on an atoll during a storm. There they meet a French singer who is escaping her fiancee. When her annoying husband-to-be turns up unexpectedly he discovers the area to be rich in uranium and soon everyone the land. Hilarious hijinks ensue... Laurel & Hardy - March of the Wooden Soldiers In March Of The Wooden Soldiers Stanley Dum (Stan Laurel) and Ollie Dee (Oliver Hardy) are well-meaning but clueless toymakers in Toyland. They misinterpret an order from Santa Claus for 600 one-foot high toy soldiers producing with 100 six-foot high soldiers instead. But their toy army comes in handy when the evil Barnaby (Henry Brandon) and his furry Bogeymen invade Toyland and capture Mother Peep's daughter Bo (Charlotte Henry). Then it's Stanley and Ollie to the rescue in this Laurel and Hardy classic not to be missed.
Stannie Dum (Stan Laurel) and Ollie Dee (Oliver hardy) are well-meaning but brainless toymakers in Toyland. They misinterpret an order from Santa Claus for 600 one foot high toy soldiers and come up instead with 100 6 foot high soldiers. But their toy army comes in handy when the evil Barnaby (Henry Brandon) and his furry Bogeymen invade Toyland and the boys end up as heroes when they save the Widow Peep's daughter Bo (Charlotte Henry) from his clutches. This priceless nine inch r
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