WAY OUT WEST is a nice companion piece in that it also sees the duo getting into hijinks and showing off their talent for physical comedy. SONS OF THE DESERT in particular perhaps has the better reputation, ranking on the American Film Institute’s lists of funniest movies (#95) and best quotes (“Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!” at #60). SONS OF THE DESERT (1933) and WAY OUT WEST (1937) are both must-see showcases for those curious about what made Laurel & Hardy the legends they were. Even though the inclusion of SONS OF THE DESERT and WAY OUT WEST is essential (this is also their first appearance on Blu-ray), certainly more feature-length endeavors would have been welcome by their biggest admirers. They are definitely familiar enough to draw in a casual fan who might want to seek out more (but maybe not more features), but not deep in the well enough for die-hards. The positive and negative of that is the same: they are their most well-known films. This new four-disc set from Kit Parker Films only has two Laurel & Hardy features, even though they starred in nearly 30. One can immediately picture the men, and, although their career had its shaky moments (their story is recounted in the 2018 biopic STAN & OLLIE), that picture always has them side by side. On appearance alone, they complement one another perfectly: Brit Stan Laurel was skinny and stood 5’8” American Oliver Hardy was chubby and had about a half-foot on Laurel. Recognizable as likely the most iconic comedy duos of the 1930s and 1940s, the pair joined up in the mid-‘20s when they both signed contracts with Hal Roach studios. Don’t be afraid to jump in now since you can keep changing your predictions until just before nominations are announced on January 22.You’re either a Laurel & Hardy fanatic, or you’re under the age of 70. Then take a look at the most up-to-date combined odds before you make your own 2019 Oscar predictions. PREDICT the Oscar nominations now change them until January 22īe sure to check out how our experts rank this year’s Oscar contenders. Our list includes “Sons of the Desert,” “Way Out West” and more. Tour our photo gallery above of Laurel and Hardy’s 10 greatest films. Reilly reaped a Golden Globe bid for his work, while Coogan was recognized at BAFTA, where the film also competes for Best British Film and Best Makeup/Hair. Reilly and Steve Coogan as the iconic pair. The two have been back in the headlines as of late thanks to the new film “Stan and Ollie” (2018), which casts John C. SEE Steve Coogan Interview: ‘Stan and Ollie’ Sadly, Hardy died in 1957 before any such recognition could be bestowed upon him. (It’s a sign of the times that this plotless hodgepodge managed to snag an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.) Just two year later, the two were headlining the full-length comedy “Pardon Us” (1931), which found Stan and Ollie behind bars for selling beer during Prohibition.Īlthough neither personally competed at the Academy Awards, Laurel did receive an Honorary Oscar in 1961 for his career in comedy.
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Their first official foray into features was a cameo appearance in “The Hollywood Revue of 1929” (1929), a musical variety meant to introduce MGM’s silent movie stars to sound.
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