Randy Skretvedt

58. Beau Hunks (1931)

November 18, 2020June 15, 2021 laurelandhardyblog

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)

Laurel & Hardy

33. Bacon Grabbers (1929)

March 3, 2019January 7, 2021 laurelandhardyblog

Filmed Feb 18 to Feb 27, 1929, Produced by Hal Roach Directed by Lewis R. Foster, Titles by H.M. Walker, Two Reels Main Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, Jean Harlow, Charlie Hall Bacon Grabbers is a really solid Laurel and Hardy silent short. So, why then does it appear to be one of… Continue reading 33. Bacon Grabbers (1929)

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Join us on a chronological journey through the films of the world’s best loved comedy team, Laurel & Hardy. We’ll have a special guest on each episode to help us to discuss every film the duo appeared in together, as well as giving some behind the scenes information too.

Episode Nineteen sees the welcome return of special guest Glenn Mitchell. In the programme Patrick and Glenn discuss the first release from the officially designated ‘Laurel & Hardy’ series, 1928’s Should Married Men Go Home?

Patrick explores Babe Hardy’s obsession with golf and also the golfing culture prevalent at the Hal Roach Studios. In addition, Glenn takes an in-depth look at one of Stan and Babe’s co-stars making her final appearance with the boys, Edna Marian.

To read the blog on Should Married Men Go Home? and see the full page article covering the Roach Studio’s 1928 Golf Tournament, as published in Exhibitor’s Herald & Moving Picture World, click here: https://laurel-and-hardy-blog.com/2022/01/06/23-should-married-men-go-home-1928/

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