Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

Author: John McCabe

Publisher: Robson Books Limited

Published: 2003-06-17

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781861056061

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This delightful biography conveys the warmth and humour of the much-loved duo whose hilarious escapades convulsed a generation of movie-goers and who continue to acquire new worldwide audiences via the medium of television. Describing the book as 'positively miraculous', the Times Literary Supplement was moved to add 'it is difficult to see how this book could be improved upon'.

Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy
Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy

Author: Simon Louvish

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 9780312325985

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A biography of Laurel and Hardy describes their original teaming in the 1927 short, "Duck Soup, " their considerable innovations, and their ongoing influence.

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Author: John Connolly

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 1635060591

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John Connolly conjures the Golden Age of Hollywood in this moving, literary portrait of Laurel & Hardy--two men who found their true selves in a comedic partnership. "AMBITIOUS . . . EVOKES THE STYLE OF SAMUEL BECKETT." --NEW YORK TIMES "BRILLIANT." --SEATTLE BOOK REVIEW "EXTRAORDINARY." --LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED REVIEW) An unforgettable testament to the redemptive power of love, as experienced by one of the twentieth century's greatest performers. When Stan Laurel is paired with Oliver Hardy, affectionately known as Babe, the history of comedy--not to mention their personal and professional lives--is altered forever. Yet Laurel's simple screen persona masks a complex human being, one who endures rejection and intense loss; who struggles to build a character from the dying stages of vaudeville to the seedy and often volatile movie studios of Los Angeles in the early years of cinema; and who is haunted by the figure of another comic genius, the brilliant, driven, and cruel Charlie Chaplin. Eventually, Laurel becomes one of the greatest screen comedians the world has ever known: a man who enjoys both adoration and humiliation; who loves, and is loved in turn; who betrays, and is betrayed; who never seeks to cause pain to anyone else, yet leaves a trail of affairs and broken marriages in his wake. But Laurel's life is ultimately defined by one relationship of such astonishing tenderness and devotion that only death could sever this profound connection: his love for Babe.

The Making of Stan Laurel
The Making of Stan Laurel

Author: Danny Lawrence

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0786485159

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As an adult, Stan Laurel (1890-1965) lived in the United States. As a boy, he lived in north-east England, the son of a prominent local theatrical figure. This ground-breaking biography examines Laurel's family background, his formative years and his struggle to establish a show business career. Stan retained the emotional bonds forged in his youth throughout his life and visited his boyhood homes during his UK tours with Oliver Hardy. Describing Stan Laurel's key roles in making his films with his partner Oliver Hardy so successful internationally, the book analyzes how Stan's boyhood experiences are often echoed in those films. It also notes his influence on successive generations of comic actors who, to this day, still pay fulsome tribute to him. Included is a selection of photographs relevant to Laurel's boyhood, some related to themes in the Laurel and Hardy comedies.

Stan Laurel's Valet
Stan Laurel's Valet

Author: I. Joseph Hyatt

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-04-20

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781484164471

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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are classic icons of film comedy. Jimmy Murphy was Stan Laurel's valet and close friend. His life is now documented in "Stan Laurel's Valet - The Jimmy Murphy Story". Photos from archives and other private collections, including Jimmy's own are used throughout the book. Having worked for Morton Downey, Tom Mix, Al Steele (husband to Joan Crawford) Burt Wheeler (of Wheeler and Woolsey) and Stan Laurel, Jimmy's life reads like a Hollywood publicity tale. His friends included President Ronald Reagan and King Edward VIII, and many other politicians, royalty, and stars. Special attention has been paid to the two major American theater tours of Laurel and Hardy. Complete dates and locations are published here for the first time. Amazing interviews with Jimmy Murphy, the crew, musicians and stars that worked with the team recreate these shows as if you were present.

Another Nice Mess - the Laurel and Hardy Story
Another Nice Mess - the Laurel and Hardy Story

Author: Jr. Raymond Valinoti

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781593935467

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Arguably the greatest comedy duo in show business history, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy delighted filmgoers and theatregoers for over thirty years. The public not only found Laurel's serene simpleton and Hardy's pompous buffoon hilarious, but they also thought of them as friends. Laurel and Hardy may have been nitwits, but they were loveable nitwits. Another Nice Mess: The Laurel and Hardy Story explores the lives and careers of Laurel and Hardy. The book examines how the comedians teamed up and it explains why, nearly half a century after their deaths, their films continue to enchant people all over the world.

The Laurel & Hardy Movie Scripts: 20 Original Short Subject Screenplays (1926 - 1934)
The Laurel & Hardy Movie Scripts: 20 Original Short Subject Screenplays (1926 - 1934)

Author: Randy Skretvedt

Publisher: Bonaventure Press

Published: 2018-06-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781937878078

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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy improvised many of the scenes for their classic comedies while the cameras were rolling, which meant that some excellent material in their scripts was lost - until now. Twenty complete, original screenplays for their short subjects are presented here for the the very first time. They include a treasure trove of unused but hilarious comedy routines. Among them is the entire script for a proposed 1926 comedy, never filmed, which would have been the comedians' first film as a team. The scripts are illustrated with 150 rare photos; many of them vividly depict the process of making the films. Introductions for each entry detail the fascinating differences between the scripts and the movies made from them. Full cast and credit information is also included. This collection of fabulous rarities is essential for any admirer of Stan and Ollie.