Filming began July 15, 1931 to August 11, 1931 Released December 12, 1931, Four Reels Produced by Hal Roach, Directed by James W. Horne, Sound by Elmer Raguse Main Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charles Middleton, James W. Horne Beau Hunks, renamed Beau Chumps in the UK, is a unique film in the Laurel &… Continue reading 58. Beau Hunks (1931)
What's the one thing a die-hard Laurel & Hardy fan wants more than anything? Well, arguably its to find a Hal Roach era film that they've never seen before. It's the Holy Grail. To most fans, finding a copy of 'Hat's Off' (1927) or the boys' remaining missing sequences from The Rogue Song (1930) are… Continue reading 33. Bacon Grabbers (1929)
Whilst I don't think this is one of their best films 'Habeas Corpus' has unique historical importance in the Laurel & Hardy canon. It's also a film that often appears to fly under the radar of the casual L&H fan - but to be honest that's probably not a disaster. Although I hate to negatively… Continue reading 26. Habeas Corpus (1928)
Welcome to the official home of The Laurel & Hardy Blog. The place to discover all you need to know about the films of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Each month I publish a new blog discussing a film in the Laurel and Hardy chronology. You can share your thoughts, ideas and love for the… Continue reading There’s everything from soup to nuts folks; Come and get it!