A documentary celebrating the work of comedy genius Stan Laurel, one half of the Laurel & Hardy team. This was produced in 2015 to commemorate Stan's 125th birthday.
I’ve been watching Laurel and Hardy since I was a child. I’m 62 now and years ago I bought the whole set of their works. I don’t care how many times I’ve seen any one of their films that I don’t laugh until tears are pouring out of my eyes. Timeless comedy. My nephews who are now men started watching them since they were small. Stan and Ollies comedy will never die!
How can anyone not like these pair? Kids will allways grow up watching these films once you have watched one you want more. I remember watching these when I was growing up.
Stan Laurel was indeed a comedy genius and when he teamed up with Oliver Hardy together they were one of the best comedy teams ever and became true comedy icons.
Great video. Laughed like it was the first time I'd watched them. Been a fan ever since I was 7 im now 53 and I still cry with laughter now. There will never be anyone to replace the best comedy duo ever. God bless them both.
Stan Laurel was the comedic genius of the duo. But even then Stanley never would have worked alone without Ollie. But James Finlayson was the cherry on top of the cake.
Thanks so much for sharing this, even moreso if you created it!! Fascinating insight into the man, loved this duo since I was first introduced to them at age 8, 30 years later I still watch their videos regularly. Glad to see so many people dedicated to keeping their work alive :)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. We did produce this, with the help of members of the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society. A fantastic organisation to be involved in. Great fun & nice people.
@@DirtyWorkPictures Cheers for the informative reply, I'll definitely check them out, and respect again for putting together this documentary, really enjoyed it!
You have no need to apologise It should be me apologising I can't write a single word in Italian You're a L&H fan that's enough for me have a good at David
Ollie was no slouch either. Stan’s very real genius was tied to Ollie being the foil; his reactions and his impeccable timing too, were critical to the laughs. Stan may have been the driver but Ollie had his foot on the gas.
What I find most funny is as you notice. Oliver is always looking at the camera when Stan does something stupid. It is almost like he is looking for audience reaction and giving the same approval of “now isn’t this stupid“.
I used to do the talks at the Britannia Panopticon where Stan made his debut at 16 in 1906. He tried to do vocal humour, but through circumstances his father, who was unknown to Stan in the audience, advised him to go down the route of slapstick. I know his 1st ever gag.😁😁
I love Stan laurel he was actually engaged to my great great grandma but sadly they called it off it would of been great to be related to him my favourite film is one where Laural and Hardy are selling Christmas (big buissness) trees who else loves the episode plz like if u do ⬇️
I loved that. May I be greedy and suggest a succession of documentaries on their fellow and regular co-stars? A while ago I noticed what a wealth of talent worked with Stan and Ollie; my favourites being James Finlayson and Arthur Housman also Mae Bucsh, and looked into some of their other work.
That is a good idea but there doesn't seem to be enough information on each of them. However, I do know a descendant of James Finlayson is currently planning a biography of Fin, so that one could happen!
@@DirtyWorkPictures Well, that will be something to look forward to and I will certain be interested buying such a book. How times have changed; these days celebraties seem so keen to have the most personal aspect of their lives out in full view - hence no mystic about them.
my fave movie was fra diavolo. One of my fave scenes would have to be when the waiter has dificulties imitating Laurel's hand moves. Another one would have to be bullfighters- "human hipopotamus"- i died in laughter.
Kyp Harness’s book, THE ART OF LAUREL AND HARDY: Graceful Calamity in the Films, will tell you all you want to know about L&H. Babe died when I was 7 but I still remember the broadcast and the clip they played.
I think they were not geneous, but the perfekt humanes! They showed how miserable life can be and to make the best out of it. Their performance was a present, because they were not egoists (because they gave the last), were not vain and autocratic, as other are! And they had the talent to show, both one's in a another funny way, how the feelings are at the present moment, for the unwanted situation. A man, who cries, like Stan, today with the muscle-monsters, Unbeliveable, because the want to be strong ... but Stan was really strong! Stan and Oliver had to meet each other, because they both together have been perfekt, what they never claimed to be ... that's WHY both of them were. Stars like them you can love, even you don't know them personally .... their humanity connect!
For me the line that Stan said "I'M NOT AS DUMB AS YOU LOOK" took the cake. Or one could twist that around "YOU'RE NOT AS DUMB AS I LOOK" or "WE'RE BOTH AS DUMB AS THEY LOOK" etc. etc. Get it?
OLIVA NORVEL HARDY DIED IN 1957 FROM A STROKE AT THE AGE OF 48 YEARS OLD AND STAN LAUREL DIED FROM A HEART ATTACK AT THE AGE OF 65 YEARS OLD AND THEY WERE THE FUNNIEST COMEDY TEAM THAT EVER LIVED 😔
@@wobbers99 This is a Dirty Work Pictures production. We are still here. However, Chris Coffey who featured as a talking head in this film, passed away a couple of years ago.
Neither Stan Laurel or Oliver Hardy were broke. They had enough money for a comfortable life. However it wasn't a fortune. The story of them being broke is untrue.
Stan et ollie deux amours d hommes . Les personnages qu'ils ont créé étaient tellements adulés qu'ils ont eux des pseudonymes dans le monde . Ils ont gardés leurs nons en france en Angleterre et aux États-Unis . Sinon laurel et hardy etaient par apport a leurs personnages deux adorables près a aidé leurs prochains mais ils étaient tellements maladroits qu'ils ils n arrivaient que des catastrophes . Le génie buster keaton aimait beaucoups stan et ollie . Il sera très peiné de la mort de hardy il ira entre autre a l enterrement de stan en 1965 ont peut voir buster avec ça femme aléonore buster a les larmes aux yeux. Des génies pour l éternité des siecles et des siècles ils font éclatés de rires le publics en 2022 leurs films n ont pas pris une rides ont appele cela des oeuvres intemporels .
I’ve been watching Laurel and Hardy since I was a child. I’m 62 now and years ago I bought the whole set of their works. I don’t care how many times I’ve seen any one of their films that I don’t laugh until tears are pouring out of my eyes. Timeless comedy. My nephews who are now men started watching them since they were small. Stan and Ollies comedy will never die!
Best comedy double act ever. Thank you Stan and Ollie. You have given this 88 year old Englishman a lifetime of pleasure. April, 2024.
Stan Laurel was a master of comic timing.
He & Mr Hardy worked really well together.
These two will never, ever be beaten. The greatest comedy team of all time. Great video 👏
I have been watching Laurel and hardy since my school days, I'm now 72 and still watching. Total laughter everytime 🤣🤣🤣
i found a 1 month old comment. i just watched this and loved it. Hope you are doing well. :)
How can anyone not like these pair? Kids will allways grow up watching these films once you have watched one you want more. I remember watching these when I was growing up.
Buster Keaton “Forget Chaplin, Stan was the greatest”
Buster Keaton was absolutely right!
Stan Laurel was indeed a comedy genius and when he teamed up with Oliver Hardy together they were one of the best comedy teams ever and became true comedy icons.
he's an idiot he's no genius dummy
Great video. Laughed like it was the first time I'd watched them. Been a fan ever since I was 7 im now 53 and I still cry with laughter now. There will never be anyone to replace the best comedy duo ever. God bless them both.
A couple of great artists! And Stan is and will always be amazing!
Stan Laurel was the comedic genius of the duo. But even then Stanley never would have worked alone without Ollie. But James Finlayson was the cherry on top of the cake.
Imagine my joy while doing ancestral research when i discovered i was related to Jimmy Finlayson .
Brilliant, love Stan Laurel
Hello, this is also my real opinion, Stan was a 100 %Comedian and had the ideas for best Scenes!!! 👍😂
Yes, me too, but Olli was also so cute.💋💋💋💋💋
Stan Laurel is until today snd in the future, one of the best comedian ever.
His Mimik ist extraordinary !!! 😊
A comedy genius my childhood favourites Laurel & Hardy 😄
They were unique comedians.... enduring time passing by....
Superb video,thanks fella.
Thanks so much for sharing this, even moreso if you created it!! Fascinating insight into the man, loved this duo since I was first introduced to them at age 8, 30 years later I still watch their videos regularly.
Glad to see so many people dedicated to keeping their work alive :)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. We did produce this, with the help of members of the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society. A fantastic organisation to be involved in. Great fun & nice people.
@@DirtyWorkPictures Cheers for the informative reply, I'll definitely check them out, and respect again for putting together this documentary, really enjoyed it!
One of the best documentaries on the boys I ever saw. Brilliant. Learned a lot which I am surprised at after loving them for som many years.
"Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!" cit. Babe! Stan and Babe are both masters and genius of comedy!
You have no need to apologise It should be me apologising I can't write a single word in Italian You're a L&H fan that's enough for me have a good at David
Very well done. Congratulations and thanks!
God should have arranged for Stan to live for ever ,
STAN & OLLIE THE BEST TEAM EVER
Stan and Babe are the funniest comedians of the world!
Just like The Beatles, Laurel and Hardy will never be forgotten
Lovely valentine for a pair of lovely gentlemen. Such a legacy of laughter - the best kind too.
Ollie was no slouch either. Stan’s very real genius was tied to Ollie being the foil; his reactions and his impeccable timing too, were critical to the laughs. Stan may have been the driver but Ollie had his foot on the gas.
What I find most funny is as you notice. Oliver is always looking at the camera when Stan does something stupid. It is almost like he is looking for audience reaction and giving the same approval of “now isn’t this stupid“.
Laurel & hardy stand the test of time
I used to do the talks at the Britannia Panopticon where Stan made his debut at 16 in 1906. He tried to do vocal humour, but through circumstances his father, who was unknown to Stan in the audience, advised him to go down the route of slapstick. I know his 1st ever gag.😁😁
Nobody been able to better them as they still make me laugh
I love this....
I love Stan laurel he was actually engaged to my great great grandma but sadly they called it off it would of been great to be related to him my favourite film is one where Laural and Hardy are selling Christmas (big buissness) trees who else loves the episode plz like if u do ⬇️
Great! Thanks.
Hi thank you nice Stan Laurel in Oliver Hardy.
Yes Stan was a comic genius..........
I loved that. May I be greedy and suggest a succession of documentaries on their fellow and regular co-stars? A while ago I noticed what a wealth of talent worked with Stan and Ollie; my favourites being James Finlayson and Arthur Housman also Mae Bucsh, and looked into some of their other work.
That is a good idea but there doesn't seem to be enough information on each of them. However, I do know a descendant of James Finlayson is currently planning a biography of Fin, so that one could happen!
@@DirtyWorkPictures Well, that will be something to look forward to and I will certain be interested buying such a book. How times have changed; these days celebraties seem so keen to have the most personal aspect of their lives out in full view - hence no mystic about them.
Never forget the Rent ruckus scene: "I GAVE IT TO HIM TO GIVE TO YOU, SO YOU COULD GIVE IT TO HER, SO SHE COULD GIVE IT HIM TO GIVE TO YOU" capiche?
Stan, God bless
Thanks
Pom ,pom ! The greatest comedy team.
Brilliant
Video was ok didnt inform me of anything i already knew. But some excellent clips and boy they would work hard to perfect their craft 👌👏😉
my fave movie was fra diavolo. One of my fave scenes would have to be when the waiter has dificulties imitating Laurel's hand moves. Another one would have to be bullfighters- "human hipopotamus"- i died in laughter.
Kyp Harness’s book, THE ART OF LAUREL AND HARDY: Graceful Calamity in the Films, will tell you all you want to know about L&H. Babe died when I was 7 but I still remember the broadcast and the clip they played.
Will I was to young to remember 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loved it.😊
I think they were not geneous, but the perfekt humanes! They showed how miserable life can be and to make the best out of it. Their performance was a present, because they were not egoists (because they gave the last), were not vain and autocratic, as other are!
And they had the talent to show, both one's in a another funny way, how the feelings are at the present moment, for the unwanted situation.
A man, who cries, like Stan, today with the muscle-monsters, Unbeliveable, because the want to be strong ...
but Stan was really strong!
Stan and Oliver had to meet each other, because they both together have been perfekt, what they never claimed to be ... that's WHY both of them were. Stars like them you can love, even you don't know them personally .... their humanity connect!
The scene at 8.25 so funny! comedy genius indeed
For me the line that Stan said "I'M NOT AS DUMB AS YOU LOOK" took the cake. Or one could twist that around "YOU'RE NOT AS DUMB AS I LOOK" or "WE'RE BOTH AS DUMB AS THEY LOOK" etc. etc. Get it?
OLIVA NORVEL HARDY DIED IN 1957 FROM A STROKE AT THE AGE OF 48 YEARS OLD AND STAN LAUREL DIED FROM A HEART ATTACK AT THE AGE OF 65 YEARS OLD AND THEY WERE THE FUNNIEST COMEDY TEAM THAT EVER LIVED 😔
Oliver Hardy was not 48 when he died. He was 65. (1892-1957)
You sure r obsessed with L&H, aren't you? By the way the fridge is working very well, thanks. Peter 😂
I'm so sad.💔
How can any dimwits dislike this show!?!
I'd love to know if the creators of this superb video are still with us.
@@wobbers99 This is a Dirty Work Pictures production. We are still here. However, Chris Coffey who featured as a talking head in this film, passed away a couple of years ago.
@@DirtyWorkPictures sorry to hear that. :(
Dupla inigualável
This video is dedicated to the funniest English comedian who’s character is an idiot
One minor point - Ulverston is in Cumbria, not Lancashire ;-)
When Stan was born there it was in Lancashire then. Changed to Cumbria later.
Ah - you learn something every day @@DirtyWorkPictures
It makes me sick to know these two geniuses were broke in the 1950s They deserved to be the richest comedy team in Hollywood
Neither Stan Laurel or Oliver Hardy were broke. They had enough money for a comfortable life. However it wasn't a fortune. The story of them being broke is untrue.
@@DirtyWorkPictures Thanks for letting me know that, much appreciated
I heard the reason that Laurel and Hardy came together is because of a piece of lamb.
Stan et ollie deux amours d hommes . Les personnages qu'ils ont créé étaient tellements adulés qu'ils ont eux des pseudonymes dans le monde . Ils ont gardés leurs nons en france en Angleterre et aux États-Unis . Sinon laurel et hardy etaient par apport a leurs personnages deux adorables près a aidé leurs prochains mais ils étaient tellements maladroits qu'ils ils n arrivaient que des catastrophes .
Le génie buster keaton aimait beaucoups stan et ollie . Il sera très peiné de la mort de hardy il ira entre autre a l enterrement de stan en 1965 ont peut voir buster avec ça femme aléonore buster a les larmes aux yeux. Des génies pour l éternité des siecles et des siècles ils font éclatés de rires le publics en 2022 leurs films n ont pas pris une rides ont appele cela des oeuvres intemporels .
Comprend rien, une version FRANCAISE,SVP.
Stan tended to drive a gag into the ground by repeating it too often. Oliver was a comedian.
the only comedy genius in this world is Alyssa Milano