{"product_id":"laurel-hardy-early-silent-classics-volume-1","title":"Laurel \u0026 Hardy - Early Silent Classics, Volume 1","description":"Laurel and Hardy ('The Boys' as they are affectionately known) are the most recognized comedy duo the cinema has produced. The film that introduced them as the \"Stan and Ollie\" characters we know so well today was 1927's \u003ci\u003eDo Detectives Think?\u003c\/i\u003e. Before that, Stan Laurel (from England) and Oliver Hardy (from America) had long solo careers, as this collection of rare and hilarious comedies shows.\u003cp\u003eHardy entered movies in 1913, Laurel in 1917. Stan often played sharp-witted types, and Ollie \"heavies\" or villains (often with comics Billy West or Larry Semon). By the mid-1920's, both were employed at the Roach Studios, still playing different roles, with Laurel also gag-writing and even directing Charley Chase, James Finlayson, Our Gang - and Oliver Hardy!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer Hal Roach played \"comic roulette,\" teaming his stars in the hopes of hitting box office gold. The Boys make their first appearance together in \u003ci\u003eLucky Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, but it will be another ten years before they truly become a team. This collection showcases the comic genius of two great performers on the road to fame - Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Paperhanger's Helper\u003c\/i\u003e (1915) with Oliver Hardy, Bobby Ray:\u003c\/b\u003e In this early knockabout farce, Hardy, the lazy boss, and Ray his \"helper,\" give the local sanitarium a \"pasting\" they won't soon forget!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucky Dog\u003c\/i\u003e (1917) with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy:\u003c\/b\u003e The Boys first screen appearance together! In this historic comedy, Stan, evicted by his landlady, picks up a stray mutt.  After a series of misadventures with a cop, a dog show and high society, the dog saves the day with a stick of dynamite by blowing Ollie up!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sawmill\u003c\/i\u003e (1921) with Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy:\u003c\/b\u003e In this rustic comedy, innocent rube Larry goes head-to-head with foreman Ollie over the boss's daughter, turning the sawmill into saw dust! Tim-ber!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHop To It, Bellhop\u003c\/i\u003e (1922) with Oliver Hardy, Bobby Ray:\u003c\/b\u003e At the Hotel Bilkmore, \"Babe\" Hardy and sidekick Ray are bellhops running amok. Nobody sleeps tonight!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKid Speed\u003c\/i\u003e (1924) with Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Dwan:\u003c\/b\u003e The dust flies in this thrill comedy as \"Dangerous\" Dan McGraw (Hardy) competes with Larry \"The Speed Kid\" Semon for the favors of the lovely Dorothy. Speeding beds, bare behinds, and boxing - NASCAR was never like this!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYes, Yes, Nanette\u003c\/i\u003e (1926) with James Finlayson, Oliver Hardy:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan's comedic timing comes through as he directs this domestic comedy, where future Laurel and Hardy nemesis James Finlayson is brought home to meet his girlfriend's parents. Jimmie's toupee flies when Hardy shows up as the rival suitor!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnough To Do\u003c\/i\u003e (1926) with Clyde Cook, Oliver Hardy:\u003c\/b\u003e When ranch hand Hardy wants more than \"just beans\" for supper, Clyde Cook serves up sunflowers and live skunk, and still has time to woo the boss's daughter. Directed by Stan Laurel. Come and get it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":45802873127062,"sku":"089218467997","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9621\/5446\/files\/089218467997.jpg?v=1762207307","url":"https:\/\/moviezyng.com\/products\/laurel-hardy-early-silent-classics-volume-1","provider":"Movie Zyng","version":"1.0","type":"link"}