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
Lucky Dog: In Stan and Ollie's first appearance together Ollie plays a bumbling robber who Stan literally backs into after being kicked out of his furnished apartment by his landlady. Oranges and Lemons: ""The packing house some lemons on trees others on the payroll"" Stan plays a picker and packer at a Lemon and Orange Orchard where he disrupts the workforce until the whistle blows for the end of the shift. Yes Yes Nanette: A daughter returns to the family home with her new
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Oliver Hardy makes an appearance in the 1925 version of 'The Wizard Of Oz' and Stan Laurel enjoys a not-so-relaxing vacation when he misses his train in 'Hustling For Health'.
More classic comedy shorts from Stan and Ollie. Includes: The Sleuth West Of Hot Dog Kid Speed Mud & Sand Kill Or Cure and Tree In A Test Tube.
This box set features the following comedy classics from Laurel and Hardy! The Bohemian Girl Saps at Sea Swiss Miss Way Out West
Laurel and Hardy star as Stannie Dum and Ollie Dee in this classic comedy musical set in the fairytale world of Toyland. When the unscrupulous Silas Barnaby threatens to evict Mother Widow Peep from her home, the boys come to her rescue... or at least they would have if they'd not been fired from the toy factory for getting Santa Claus's order wrong by making 100 six foot soldiers instead of 600 one foot soldiers! But when Barnaby and his evil Bogeymen terrorise Toyland, an army of wooden soldiers is just what the town needs to rid themselves of his wickedness once and for all.
Stan and Ollie join the Foreign Legion so Ollie can forget an unhappy romance. Once in though the pay is so bad that they are soon trying to desert but are caught and condemned to death. They manage to escape and hide in a plane until the coast is clear whereupon they attempt to fly off with hilarious results.
A look at the seventies as seen through the eyes of four friends. From the producer of Edward Scissorhands and Batman Returns and starring Brad Lowe Vinessa Shaw Amy Smart and Guy Torry this compelling films weaves together actual news footage with fiction and a fantastic soundtrack of the original hits of the day. This was the drama-packed decade that began with the National Guard killing students at Kent State and ended with the election of Ronald Reagan. In between came Nixon and the Watergate scandal the end of the Vietnam war the rise of Women's Lib Black Power and the sexual liberation of The Pill together with mad religious cults ecological pollution ... and disco! The story dramatically unfolds the fears and hopes of ordinary people as the decade progresses bringing to life their tears of turmoil and heart stirring triumphs. Soundtrack includes Stevie Wonder Elton John Bob Marley etc.
Set in northern Italy in the early 18th Century, Stan and Ollie star as wannabe bandits Stanilo and Olio who holdup the wrong man on their first job. Their victim is none other than the infamous highwayman Fra Diavolo also known as the Marquis de San Marco, a nobleman who uses his social position to steal from his fellow gentry. They find new employment as Fra Diavolo’s servants and soon become embroiled in a dastardly scheme to steal 500,000 francs. But no matter how good the plan is, with Stanilo and Olio around nothing is ever as easy as it should be.
Because 11-year-old Rosalie has always been 'strange' her ornery father hires lovely Alicianne to be Rosalie's governess in their big gloomy house. Rosalie blames daddy and the neighbours for the death of her mentally ill mommy so she sends her cemetery pals out to kill starting with the little old lady next door whose face they rip off. As Rosalie and her zombies escalate their attacks Alicianne and Len Rosalie's older brother flee for their lives and hole up in a shack as the graveyard ghouls stage a full-scale assault. Released by exploitation king Harry Novak and sprinkled with juicy gore The Child is an atmospheric cross between 'Night of the Living Dead' and 'Carrie' byway of 'The Bad Seed' and an unnerving creature feature that reminds us just what little monsters kids can be.
The Burns And Allen Show: This disc contains two episodes from the first season 'The Wedding' and 'The Tax Assessor' they reflect the transition of Burns and Allen from burlesque through radio to television. Recorded in front of a live audience George Burns often interrupting a sketch to do a stand up routine smoking that eternal cigar. Added to this is the surreal humour and manic confusion created by his terminally naive partner Gracie Allen. Abbott And Costello Live:
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