Laurel and HardyStan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were the ultimate comedy team. They were partners in fun for thirty years; friends as well as co-workers, they claimed never to have had a serious argument. Here, Stan and Ollie talk about the first time they went on stage; the characters they played; how they worked together; and going on tour. They recall working with other comedy 'greats', including Charlie Chaplin; and reveal how their standard gags came about. There are also tales of back-stage antics, plus the classic 'Stan and Ollie' lines from the early 'talkies' and the feature films. If you love a good laugh, you will delight in this book, which includes the best film stills from the Laruel and Hardy films and pictures of the comedians' off-screen lives. |
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