There are many books on laurel and hardy, many good books on laurel and hardy. The play bill from laurel and hardys show at the olympia theatre, dublin, 1952. Stan laurel and oliver hardy made more than 100 comedies together, laurel playing the bumbling and innocent foil to the pompous hardy. Over the past 40 years there have been many books written about laurel and hardy. 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. He was awarded a star on the hollywood walk of fame at 7021 hollywood boulevard in hollywood, california on. From this encounter came a deep friendship with laurel and the authorized biography, mr. But it may be mom and dad or the grandparents who enjoy this book the most. 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. Laurel and hardy encyclopedia book laurel and hardy the. Imagining the unhappy life of stan laurel the new york times. Laurel and hardy, comedy team that is widely regarded as the greatest in film history.
Hardy 1962, which firmly established john mccabe as the world authority on this great comedy team. 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. The world of laurel and hardy by leeflang, thomas book the fast free shipping. Laurel and hardy books first editions the stage tours, by. 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. The life and times of laurel and hardy life and times series. The book is a near fine bright copy in a very good lightly used dust jacket with a few small nicks and tears. The team was composed of englishman stan laurel 18901965 and american oliver hardy 18921957. Laurel and hardy books crazy world of laurel and hardy. I hope this video makes people seek out this wonderful book.
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. S tours, plus the laurel, chaplin, karno tours in britain and america. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. This book is a must for true laurel and hardy aficionados. John connolly was the guest of honor at a reception saturday evening at harlems red oak manor. Further chapters explore the slapstick and gags of laurel and hardy and how the pair survived the transition to sound that left. 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. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 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. The chaotic love lives of laurel and hardy revealed. About the author randy skretvedt is an entertainment historian who has been a laurel and hardy buff since the age of five. 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.
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. 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. 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. From autobiographys to the british tours, films, solo careers before the partnership and even advertising, every part of their life has been scrutinised. The outer cover shows some wear but the book overall is in good condition. We received this response, that could be construed as threatening, from a gentleman who has authored books on films. Rare and previously unreleased audio 19441964 is a hardcover 9 12 x 12 12 85 page book. 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.
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 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. Two comedic icons are making an unexpected return to comic books in 2019, with american mythology comics on tuesday announcing a new. The book begins by exploring their comedy in the early days of film. A chapter is dedicated to each of the boyslaurel from ulverston, england, and hardy from the state of georgiaas a person and performer. With cd containing a complete recording of their sketch on the spot.
I agree that this is an appropriate book for kids of any age level. 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 meet the three stooges is rated for all ages. In maurice sendaks book mickey in the night kitchen, mickey is a caricature of stan laurel, and the bakers are caricatures of oliver hardy.
The magic behind the movies is like a whole collection of laurel and hardy books, articles and information all rolled into one. The truth about stan laurel and oliver hardy in book he. Even then, laurel and hardy never lost their commitment to selfdeprecating humor, as opposed to putdowns. Reilly at the height of their popularity, harping goodnaturedly about paying alimony checks and trying to. Harmon had been developing the series since 1961, while stan laurel was still alive, although laurel had very little involvement. Laurel and hardy books the british tours, european tours, u. John mccabe is an established writer on theater and the movies. While at stratford he met stan laurel and oliver hardy, who were then touring british music halls. While, there are arguments to be made about the treatment of laurel and hardy by hal roach, we appreciate a good debate. 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.