The Battle of the Century

Filmed: October 5 to October 29, 1927 Released: December 31, 1927 Produced by: Hal Roach Directed by: Clyde Bruckman Photographed by: George Stevens Titles by: H.M. Walker Main Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Noah Young, Charlie Hall, Eugene Pallette, Dorothy Coburn, Anita Garvin It’s widely acknowledged that 1927 is… Continue reading 17. The Battle of the Century (1927)

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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.

In a bumper Episode 24, the Blogcast has reached a pivotal moment in Laurel and Hardy’s cinematic history. Today’s film in focus, Habeas Corpus was not only the boys’ first out-and-out scare-comedy, but it was also the moment Stan and Babe took their first steps toward the talkies.

Joining Patrick on this deep-dive into Habeas Corpus is first-time guest and scare-comedy expert, Paul Castiglia. Paul discusses the genesis of the comedy horror film, discusses his Laurel and Hardy backstory and answers the infamous Atoll Question.

In addition, Patrick also welcomes regular Laurel and Hardy author and expert, Randy Skretvedt to take a close look at the film’s synchronised music and effects track.

If you like your Blogcasts packed full of interesting information, enjoyable conversation, movie clips and much more besides, then you’ll love Episode 24.

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