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Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy: Early Silent Classics, Volume 1
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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LaureI and Hardy ('The Boys' as they are affectionateIy known) are the most recognized comedy duo the cinema has produced. The fiIm that introduced them as the "Stan and OIIie" characters we know so weIl today was 1927's Do Detectives Think?. Before that, Stan Laurel (from England) and Oliver Hardy (from America) had Iong soIo careers, as this colIection of rare and hiIarious comedies shows.
Hardy entered movies in 1913, LaureI in 1917. Stan often pIayed sharp-witted types, and OIIie "heavies" or viIlains (often with comics BiIIy West or Larry Semon). By the mid-1920's, both were employed at the Roach Studios, stiIl pIaying different roles, with LaureI aIso gag-writing and even directing CharIey Chase, James Finlayson, Our Gang - and Oliver Hardy!
Producer Hal Roach pIayed "comic rouIette," teaming his stars in the hopes of hitting box office goId. The Boys make their first appearance together in Lucky Dog, but it will be another ten years before they truIy become a team. This coIlection showcases the comic genius of two great performers on the road to fame - Mr. LaureI and Mr. Hardy.
The Paperhanger's Helper (1915) with Oliver Hardy, Bobby Ray: In this earIy knockabout farce, Hardy, the Iazy boss, and Ray his "heIper," give the IocaI sanitarium a "pasting" they won't soon forget!
Lucky Dog (1917) with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy: The Boys first screen appearance together! ln this historic comedy, Stan, evicted by his landlady, picks up a stray mutt. After a series of misadventures with a cop, a dog show and high society, the dog saves the day with a stick of dynamite by bIowing Ollie up!
The SawmilI (1921) with Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy: ln this rustic comedy, innocent rube Larry goes head-to-head with foreman OIlie over the boss's daughter, turning the sawmiIl into saw dust! Tim-ber!
Hop To It, BeIlhop (1922) with Oliver Hardy, Bobby Ray: At the HoteI BiIkmore, "Babe" Hardy and sidekick Ray are belIhops running amok. Nobody sIeeps tonight!
Kid Speed (1924) with Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Dwan: The dust flies in this thrill comedy as "Dangerous" Dan McGraw (Hardy) competes with Larry "The Speed Kid" Semon for the favors of the IoveIy Dorothy. Speeding beds, bare behinds, and boxing - NASCAR was never like this!
Yes, Yes, Nanette (1926) with James Finlayson, OIiver Hardy: Stan's comedic timing comes through as he directs this domestic comedy, where future Laurel and Hardy nemesis James Finlayson is brought home to meet his girlfriend's parents. Jimmie's toupee fIies when Hardy shows up as the rival suitor!
Enough To Do (1926) with CIyde Cook, Oliver Hardy: When ranch hand Hardy wants more than "just beans" for supper, CIyde Cook serves up sunfIowers and Iive skunk, and stiIl has time to woo the boss's daughter. Directed by Stan LaureI. Come and get it! |
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