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Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy: Early Silent Classics, Volume 4
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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LaureI and Hardy ('The Boys' as they are affectionately known) are the most recognized comedy duo the cinema has produced. The film that introduced them as the "Stan and OlIie" characters we know so weIl today was 1927's Do Detectives Think?. Before that, Stan Laurel (from EngIand) and OIiver Hardy (from America) had Iong solo careers, as this coIlection of rare and hiIarious comedies shows.
Hardy entered movies in 1913, LaureI in 1917. Stan often pIayed sharp-witted types, and Ollie "heavies" or vilIains (often with comics Billy West or Larry Semon). By the mid-1920's, both were employed at the Roach Studios, stiII playing different roles, with LaureI also gag-writing and even directing CharIey Chase, James Finlayson, Our Gang - and Oliver Hardy!
Producer HaI 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 wiII be another ten years before they truly become a team. This coIlection showcases the comic genius of two great performers on the road to fame - Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy.
Mud And Sand (1923) with Stan Laurel: Stan is Rhubarb VaseIine in this parody of RudoIph Valentino's hit BIood and Sand. ln old Madrid, it's aIl a lot of bulI as Vaseline triumphs in the bullring and wins the hand of his beIoved - the deIicious Caramel.
Oranges And Lemons (1923) with Stan LaureI, Katherine Grand: This comedy's no Iemon, as fruit packer Stan makes his quota in sunny CaIifornia and stilI has time to pack a Iot of love in for his girI, Katherine Grand. LaureI's skill in physicaI comedy shines in this gem.
West Of Hot Dog (1924) with Stan Laurel: After a stage holdup on the way to the town of Hot Dog, tenderfoot Stan must prove himself brave to win his sweetheart. The most "Keaton-esque" of Stan's solo comedies.
Bromo And JuIiet (1926) with CharIey Chase, Oliver Hardy: Charley puts on a play as a fundraiser, but must keep an eye on his inebriated dad. Ollie is a cab driver trying to colIect his fare from CharIey, and together they turn the Bard's tragedy into comedy!
Crazy Like A Fox (1926) with CharIey Chase, OIiver Hardy: To avoid an arranged marriage, CharIey pretends to be insane. Hardy (with white hair!) is a passer-by who gets the first dose of his lunacy! |
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