Laurel and hardy book

The book fans backwards from laurels last years in his oceana apartment, as he remembers the tough years before success came with a chance partnership with oliver hardy. We received this response, that could be construed as threatening, from a gentleman who has authored books on films. The magic behind the movies is like a whole collection of laurel and hardy books, articles and information all rolled into one. The cinematic world of laurel and hardy mcfarland classics s by nollen, scott allen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The play bill from laurel and hardys show at the olympia theatre, dublin, 1952. From their earliest screen appearances to later gems such a the flying deuce and even home movies, this is the ideal collection for all lovers of. This book is a must for true laurel and hardy aficionados. While at stratford he met stan laurel and oliver hardy, who were then touring british music halls. The chaotic love lives of laurel and hardy revealed. This is one of many used items i purchased from amazon, and just as amazon stated, very good condition, with mild tearing on the cover sheet, and when i got the book, it was.

Most of the book is a chronological history of laurels career, with an emphasis on his struggles to find a character for himself whereas hardy is presented as an actor with a gift for gags. The book contains essays by leonard maltin, michael feinstein, randy skretvedt, richard w. Click on the buttons below for further details about the books. In maurice sendaks book mickey in the night kitchen, mickey is a caricature of stan laurel, and the bakers are caricatures of oliver hardy. I hope this video makes people seek out this wonderful book. In fact, he kept writing material for the both of them until the day he died, nearly eight years later. With cd containing a complete recording of their sketch on the spot. The lithe stan laurel had yet again gotten his portly partner oliver hardy involved in another nice mess, this time in 1937s way out west.

Hardy 1962, which firmly established john mccabe as the world authority on this great comedy team. S tours, plus the laurel, chaplin, karno tours in britain and america. Arrival in cobh a famous story in the film but chronologically misplaced has them docking in cobh in 1953. Reilly at the height of their popularity, harping goodnaturedly about paying alimony checks and trying to. Laurel and hardy is a 19661967 american animated television series and an updated version of stan laurel and oliver hardys comedic acts by the animation studio hannabarbera and larry harmon productions. John connolly was the guest of honor at a reception saturday evening at harlems red oak manor. A giant volume, not only the best book on laurel and hardy ever assembled, but also one of the best books on film comedy and hollywood. But it may be mom and dad or the grandparents who enjoy this book the most. He was awarded a star on the hollywood walk of fame at 7021 hollywood boulevard in hollywood, california on. Laurel and hardy books crazy world of laurel and hardy. Imagining the unhappy life of stan laurel the new york times. John mccabe is an established writer on theater and the movies. They became well known during the late 1920s to the mid1940s for their slapstick comedy, with laurel playing the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous bully hardy. Stan laurel and oliver hardy made more than 100 comedies together, laurel playing the bumbling and innocent foil to the pompous hardy.

There are many books on laurel and hardy, many good books on laurel and hardy. The ultimate book on laurel and hardy with respect to everyone who wrote a book about laurel and hardy in the past, and will do so in the coming future, the latest from randy skretvedt, a massive 628page cockroach killer, is a musthave. Further chapters explore the slapstick and gags of laurel and hardy and how the pair survived the transition to sound that left. The book begins by exploring their comedy in the early days of film. From the forties forward was the first book to fully chronicle the later careers of stan laurel and oliver hardy, and everything that followed, from theatrical reissues to home videos. There are many fine books written about laurel and hardy but i dont think there is another book that captures the essence of their character more than this one. Laurel and hardy books the british tours, european tours, u. The outer cover shows some wear but the book overall is in good condition. The life and times of laurel and hardy life and times series. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Laurel and hardy were a comedy duo act during the early classical hollywood era of american cinema. Laurel and hardy encyclopedia book laurel and hardy the. Rare and previously unreleased audio 19441964 is a hardcover 9 12 x 12 12 85 page book.

Journalists who, in turn, interviewed laurel and hardy, and members of the public who met them, all help to complete the picture of. This is a site about the different world wide comic book titles and comic strips that had laurel and hardy as main characters. From this encounter came a deep friendship with laurel and the authorized biography, mr. The world of laurel and hardy by leeflang, thomas book the fast free shipping. Laurel and hardy meet the three stooges is rated for all ages. The film opens in 1937 with stan laurel steve coogan and oliver hardy john c. The truth about stan laurel and oliver hardy in book he.

I agree that this is an appropriate book for kids of any age level. Laurel and hardy, comedy team that is widely regarded as the greatest in film history. Over the past 40 years there have been many books written about laurel and hardy. An irish author who wrote a book on comedian stan laurel came to harlem on saturday to visit the museum dedicated to laurel and onscreen partner oliver hardy, harlems most famous native. Laurel and hardy, the worlds most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song a grueling theatre tour of postwar britain. New years day, 1938, and the comedian stan laurel one half, with oliver hardy, of the most beloved comedy duo the world has ever known is snoozing in bed with his new bride. An affectionate biography by john mccabe, dick van dyke isbn. A chapter is dedicated to each of the boyslaurel from ulverston, england, and hardy from the state of georgiaas a person and performer. Harmon had been developing the series since 1961, while stan laurel was still alive, although laurel had very little involvement.

The book is a near fine bright copy in a very good lightly used dust jacket with a few small nicks and tears. About the author randy skretvedt is an entertainment historian who has been a laurel and hardy buff since the age of five. Laurel and hardy books first editions the stage tours, by. Two comedic icons are making an unexpected return to comic books in 2019, with american mythology comics on tuesday announcing a new. Even then, laurel and hardy never lost their commitment to selfdeprecating humor, as opposed to putdowns. While, there are arguments to be made about the treatment of laurel and hardy by hal roach, we appreciate a good debate. Life and times of laurel and hardy by bergan, ronald 1872532071 the fast free. To compile laurel and hardy the british tours the author spent hundreds of hours poring over old newspapers, and an equal amount of time in interviewing waitresses, taxi drivers, receptionists, hoteliers, theatre managers, stage staff, and laurels relatives. If you enjoyed the book the first time, youll like this new edition even more. The team was composed of englishman stan laurel 18901965 and american oliver hardy 18921957. From autobiographys to the british tours, films, solo careers before the partnership and even advertising, every part of their life has been scrutinised. The book is appended by a whos who of supporting players who peopled the films of laurel and hardy, and the technical crew responsible for so much of the magic behind the movies. Complete with shooting dates, behind the scenes events in the boys personal lives during shooting, and alternate script endings, are all accounted for in this painstakingly and thorough effort, delivered by randy skretvedt. Hardy went first, in 1957, leaving laurel inconsolable.