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Laurel and Hardy's Comic Catastrophes - Laughter and Darkness in the Features and Short Films (Hardcover)
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Laurel and Hardy's Comic Catastrophes - Laughter and Darkness in the Features and Short Films (Hardcover)
Series: Film and History
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One of America's most beloved comic duos, Stan Laurel and Oliver
Hardy have entertained generations of viewers with their unique,
heartwarming brand of slapstick comedy. The pair's teamwork and
friendship set their films apart, softening both pratfalls and
hardships, and earning them a cherished place in cinema history.
From their first joint on-screen appearance in 1921's The Lucky Dog
through their work at the Hal Roach studios, their comic signature
remained unique. But what made the films of Laurel and Hardy so
enduring? In Laurel and Hardy's Comic Catastrophes: Laughter and
Darkness in the Features and Short Films, Michael Bliss illustrates
why these films continue to make audiences laugh. Combining an
appreciation for the pleasure that these films elicit with a
critical examination of what made them work, Bliss first
investigates the milieu in which the pair's comedy takes place. The
author then explores Stan and Ollie's friendship and their
troubled-and troubling-relationships with women. The book also
features a detailed discussion of Stan Laurel's approach to gag
structure, while the remainder of the book focuses on many of the
pair's silent and sound films, such as Duck Soup, Pack Up Your
Troubles, Chickens Come Home, and The Music Box. By delving into
the pair's films-including several neglected short films-in greater
detail than any previous work, this volume provides readers with a
fundamental understanding of Stan and Ollie's universal appeal.
Featuring an extensive filmography, Laurel and Hardy's Comic
Catastrophes will engage a wide audience, from film scholars to
fans of humor everywhere.
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