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Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel is/was/will always be one of the funniest people to have taken a breath on this planet. Not only was he funny, he was intelligent, humble and an all round entertainer. The stunts that he concocted for the many films that he appeared in were so far ahead of the time.




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  • Laurel And Hardy - Classic Comedy Shorts... on DVD (2000)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Stan and Ollie return in this collection of comedy shorts. In 'Along Came Auntie', a niece in line for a large inheritance attempts to disguise from her aunt the fact that she has two husbands. 'On the Front Page' has the son of a newspaper mogul attempting to uncover a story about a European ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 54% from 425 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy Anthology on DVD (1990)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This documentary profiles the career of comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, from their early silent days to their last film together, 'Utopia' (1950). The duo's work with producer Hal Roach is also profiled, with clips from every period of the team's film career.
    2.5 stars out of 5 48% from 168 members
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  • Atoll K on DVD (1951)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy,  Suzy Delair
    Director: Leo Joannon
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    This unreleased original American version was considered lost. The movie was recently discovered in the USA and digitally restored. For the first time you can watch the most famous comedy duo of all time in the original American version-the director's cut of their last feature movie, about 100 ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 21 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - The Further Perils Of... on DVD (1950)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A compilation of some of the funniest moments starring the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Produced by Robert Youngson, it traces the development of the pair's career, beginning with their early solo work and examining all the phases along the way. It also provides a context for their work ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 61% from 281 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - Our Relations And Dua... on DVD (1936)
    Starring: Lona Andre,  Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Director: Harry Lachman
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Another compilation of comedy from Laurel and Hardy. In the feature-length 'Our Relations' confusion is caused between Stan and Ollie and their identical twins, Alf and Bert. Also included are the classic shorts 'Brats' and 'Twice Two', introducing us to Stan and Ollie's twin sisters.
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 963 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - The Devil's Brother on DVD (1933)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Director: Hal Roach
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    1930s comedy starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, adapted from Daniel Auber's opera 'Fra Diavolo'. Stanlio (Laurel) and Ollio (Hardy) become involved in a plot to steal from the wealthy Lord Rocberg (James Finlayson) and his wife, Lady Pamela (Thelma Todd), at the orders of crook Fra Diavolo (..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 29 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - A Job To Do - Classi... on DVD (1932)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Another collection of classic Laurel and Hardy shorts, all of which give Stan and Ollie a task to perform. 'Busy Bodies' sees Stan and Ollie work in a sawmill. In 'Double Whoopee' they start work at a plush Broadway hotel. 'Hog Wild' concerns their efforts to fit a rooftop aerial. In 'Dirty Work' ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 2,074 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - Laughing Gravy (1931)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy,  Oliver Hardy /
    Director: James Horne
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Two comedy shorts from Stan and Ollie. In 'Be Big', the odd couple are planning a weekend away with their wives. They have to backtrack fast when their lodge organizes a celebration on the same date. 'Laughing Gravy' sees Stan and Ollie struggling to conceal a pet dog from their unsympathetic landlord.
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 87 members
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  • The Stan And Ollie Collection - The Sleu... on DVD (1925)
    Starring: Stan Laurel
    Director: Harry Sweet
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Contains two classic Stan and Ollie features. 'The Sleuth' finds Stan utilising a variety of disguises, including a marvellous house maid's uniform, topping it all with a femme fatale get-up and finally 'gets his man'. In 'West of Hot Dog' Stan discovers he is sole heir to a fortune (if he lives ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 48% from 138 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - Wizard Of Oz / Hustli... on DVD (1919)
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Stan and Ollie return (albeit separately) in this compilation. Ollie stars as the Tin Woodsman in 1922 feature film 'The Wizard of Oz', in which 18-year-old Dorothy, along with her uncle and two hired hands, is transported to the wonderful land of Oz. While in the comedy short 'Hustling for Health',..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 53% from 233 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - Someone's Ailing - Cl... on DVD
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Another collection of Laurel and Hardy shorts with the theme of ailments. In 'County Hospital' Ollie's broken leg offers him a chance to rest, which he does until Stan pays him a visit. 'Them Thar Hills' sees Ollie suffering from gout, prompting a trip into the mountains, while its sequel 'Tit For ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 1,097 member
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  • Retour De Flamme Vol.6 on DVD
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Pauline Carton
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The 'Retour de Flamme' film collection took its name from the movement to save from the flames early films shot on highly flammable nitrate stock, and to bring these treasures of the cinema to the widest possible audience. This collection contains the following short films, excerpts of films, ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 14 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy - The Spoilers on DVD
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Classic collection from legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy - features the story of Bob Canister who has struck it rich in Alaska, but soon his claim is stolen from under him with the help of a mercenary sheriff...
    3 stars out of 5 58% from 22 members
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  • Laurel & Hardy - Christmas Special on DVD
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    A Festive Laurel & Hardy Treat! Episodes comprise: Laurel & Hardy - Below Zero Laurel & Hardy - Big Business Laurel & Hardy - The Fixer Uppers Laurel & Hardy - Laughing Gravy Laurel & Hardy - Below Zero (Colourised Version) Laurel & Hardy - The Fixer Uppers (Colourised Version) Laurel & Hardy - ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 62% from 11 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy Collection - Vol. 5
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Classic collection from legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Features: The Hobo (1917), The Sawmill (1921), The Show (1922), White Wings (1923), Mud And Sand (1923) and Kid Speed (1924).
    3 stars out of 5 60% from 45 members
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  • Laurel And Hardy Collection - Vol. 4
    Starring: Stan Laurel,  Oliver Hardy
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Six early short comedy films featuring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, but not always together. 'Fluttering Hearts' (1927) sees a young woman defy her father and head out to a sale, pursued by a motorcycle cop. 'Crazy to Act' (1927) sees a millionaire film producer struggle to marry his leading lady. ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 53% from 139 members
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