December 30th 2015
Without question the chemistry between the two was perfect and second to none, they had the right blend of ingredients, to bring joy and laughter to peoples homes. Only if they knew what a real impact they had on a Global scale. The greatest comedians of all time, Gods gift to us and now they are gone but I know for sure they bring joy and laughter to all in Heaven.
It's a shame they don't bring back their brilliance on television, as I'm sure the kid's today will love them.
Ramzie Jainudeen (London UK)
December 21st 2015
Please contact the BBC and ask them to put L&H back on. Surely they can do it!!! They need to get about 20000 people to ask before they will do it. Contact BBC through their website.........
Mark Fordham (UK)
December 10th 2015
Google "Kickstarter Laurel and Hardy" and you will see info about an updated version of Randy Skretvedt's "Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind The Movies". A huge undertaking that will produce a gigantic new version of his fine book. I just thought every Stan & Ollie fan should know. Thank you.
Michael J. Bondra (USA)
December 3rd 2015
Dear All,
Can anyone help me to remember which film was it:
Stanley and Oliver are taking a lunch break sitting on the sidewalk. Stanley takes out an egg, sprinkles salt on it - then proceeds to peal the egg.
Also, Oliver asks Stanley to hold out his hand, so Oliver can hit it with a stick. However, Oliver hits him over the head instead of the hand. Stanley reacts like he had hit his hand...blowing on it to cool the pain.
Richard (Toronto)
November 11th 2015
These two comic genius's were very ahead of their time with their many funny movies. My dad and I shared a very strong bond with each other, as well as Laurel and Hardy. Every Sunday, when he was off from work, it was just the two of us watching Way Out West or Saps at Sea among many others. My father passed away back in September. Despite the fact that he and I both knew he only had a few weeks left to live, we both took that time together and made the best of it. Just like when I was a little girl, I got the honor to sit down with my dad once again and laugh at these movies. No one else in the family liked them, just the two of us. Which in a way, made it even more special.
Jennifer Masiello (Glendale)
November 8th 2015
hi all today i brought a 6/7ft cardboard cut out advertising board for laurel and hardy double sided and i cant find any info on this does anybody know were i can find info thank you
mark john quinney (great yarmouth)
November 4th 2015
This Canadian is still inspired, entertained, delighted and mesmerized by the comic genius, psychological intuitiveness and subtle humanitarianism of these two supreme comedians. May they never ever be forgotten!
R Duncan Bond (Langley WA USA)
October 16th 2015
LOVED THIS MAN
Still do
Oliver and Staley were rel gents
no foul language just wonderful comics
"Well . if you did you have a wife
would she buy a Xmas tree?
Spoken to a Scotsman @ his door11
True Genius!!!
God Love them in Heaven................
Jerry Hepburn (Scotland UK)
October 1st 2015
I came to this site because I like Laurel & Hardy. My favorite film is Do Detectives Think in French "The two detectives." Thank you so much for creating this site !...
Anoulac HANVICHID (Nantes, France)
September 24th 2015
Dear friends,
I am working at our local Social Development Center, under the Dept. of Social Service and Development. We housed CICL (Child in Coflict with the Law and CAR (Child at Risk), in our free time I tried to show them Laurel and Hardy movies, I heard non stop of laughing by heart, purity in their happiness. I wish that this children would have been influence by this kind of cinematography perhaps their way of life is different, compared to what is now shown in the present.
Thank you very much for reading this message.
Jose Johann (Bacolod City, Philippines)
September 9th 2015
Thought you might be interested to know that over 40 of Stan Laurel's letters to his cousin, Nellie Bushby of Ulverston, are being sold at auction by Anderson & Garland, Auctioneers of Newcastle England. The auction is next Wednesday Sept 16th 2015. See more at www.andersonandgarland.co.uk
Rodney Hardcastle (York, England)
In the "Did you know?" section of this website, the author of one article states that Stan Laurel was 75 years old when he died.
Stan Laurel was 74 when he died.
This is a glaring error particularly in a section entitled, "Did you know?"
Steven Cosnyka (Buffalo NY)
Steven -- good work, glad you are paying attention, for you are correct!
Richard
September 7th 2015
so i got this belt buckle at the thrift store in st croix falls wis it is a soild bronze sons of the desert number 47 of 250 was wondering what it was and how old it is if u know anything about it i would appricaite some advice.
jonothon burhans (usa / amery)
September 1st 2015
I love Laurel and Hardy. recently I keep coming across VHS tapes of their that yard sales And the goodwill and I always buy them and watch every one of them... "another fine mess you've gotten us into!" wonder about Oliver Hardy losing so much weight right before he died... if it was cancer. Officially I think it was a stroke that caused him to enter the Pearly Gates. Rest in peace dear gentlemen....
BETH (Jacksonville Beach, Florida)
August 29th 2015
When can we expect a release of Laurel and Hardy on blueray. For Chaplin all archives in the world were searched for the best available and complete material. Sometimes 8 years were spend on a box to present the fans the best. I am looking forward to a complete box. In Europe the last 10 years nothing new appeared.
Johnny te Lintelo (Netherlands)
August 25th 2015
Greetings, fellow Sons of the Desert. My firm is conducting an auction of film memorabilia on Sept. 19th that includes over 400 L&H original movie stills, as well as vintage posters, memorabilia, and press books for Laurel & Hardy films. Download a catalog for free at www.potterauctions.com. Good luck to all who participate!
Gabe Fajuri (Chicago, IL)
August 19th 2015
Does anyone know what the title of film Laurel & Hardy made where Stan Laurel invents "silent gunpowder" ?
I saw it once as a kid 50 years ago, it was hysterical. I cannot find a reference to it, nor have I ever seen this film played again.
Jim Koncz (USA)
August 7th 2015
I love Laurel and Hardy . . .
Amir Shekoohi (Iran / Shiraz)
August 6th 2015
Grown up watching your movies in my school days(1981-1990). The golden days of my life.
You (laurel-and-hardy) are great medicine for relief from stress.
You leave for ever.
Great buddies. Great pair.
Cheers ... to greatest leagends... for ever...
Jagadeesh N (Hyderabad, India)
Did Stan sail from Liverpool to America. Ive been told he played (with Fred Karno's circus)at a small theatre in Bootle Liverpool, the night before sailing to new York.
Peter Kenny (England)
I adore these two. I use to watch their movies with my grandfather who introduced me to them. I wanted to let anyone who is interested know about an antique round table I found in my grandfathers garage. It is an adorable small round table with pictures of Laurel and Hardy. Think it's set in resin. I'm selling it for $300.00
Kimberly (United States Laguna Beach)
August 3rd 2015
How i miss you guys. You guys ligthed my way during all my youth, and 70 years later I am still reminding almost all your wonderful humor.
Gilberto Arturo Leal (Mexico City)
July 30th 2015
The funniest comedy pair the world will ever see and still making kids & adults laugh all around the globe everyday. God Bless em!
Gary (Herne Bay, England)
July 28th 2015
In the 1960s as a child I used to watch these legends playing child like adults on a black and white T.V and laughed at them and wished the stations screened more.Now as a middle aged man I'm still laughing at them.I have seen people who have had a bad day or aren't feeling too happy and if they see one of Laurel and Hardy's comedies they end up raising a smile.Laurel and Hardy were the true Grand Masters of comedy.
Colin Potter (Australia/ Melbourne)
July 3rd 2015
Hi there,
Can anybody remember the name of a feature or short where Stan does a routine where he is trying to exit a front door and gets tangled in his jacket?
It is an amazing sequence that made me chuckle, but I cannot find again!
Alastair (UK)
June 30th 2015
Even to this day I enjoy watching Laurel & Hardy. There is something about them that is truly timeless. God bless them both.
S Mano (Tokyo)
June 24th 2015
Simply awesome......
swayam pal (India/west bengal /Howrah)
June 23rd 2015
Am I remembering correctly, that in one film or another Stan Laurel used the expression, "me too neither" ?
Dane Udenberg (Oconto)
June 22nd 2015
Simply the best.
Lancia Danilo (Italy, Rome)
June 16th 2015
The Boys are the best there ever was.
Henry Frapp (Idaho)
June 13th 2015
Many years ago I saw a silent short of the boys on a highway in a big model T era truck that managed to fall completely apart . I can't even find any thing on this short.
larry hedge (Granbury Tx)
The silent film you are referring where a model T falls apart is 1928's "Two Tars".
Ron Noren (Virginia, USA)
June 9th 2015
does anyone know the name of the clip where L and H destroy a house?
Pls respond.....thank you!
Barry Prevett (phx az)
Short where Laurel & Hardy destroy a house---"Big Business"
Andy
June 6th 2015
I LOVE LAUREL & HARDY! (O Gordo e o Magro no Brasil). Vou mostrá-los ao meu filho!
Marcelo (Brazil/Rio de Janeiro)
May 21st 2015
just visited the Laurel and Hardy museum in Harlem Ga..quite a treat
nathaniel m senderoff (saint petersburg)
May 21st 2015
You were the best
Your place in heaven will be
Reza Soelymani Safa (Iran, Tehran)
May 18th 2015
I grew up watching Laurel and Hardy. I watched to let your family know how much I really enjoy watching that show that comes on every Sunday morning at 4am. and some time's I do get to see a move that will come on 64.3 station.
tom hill (u.s.a. stockton ca)
May 14th 2015
grew up in the 50s introduced to them by my dad me and my brother loved them dearly my favorite dchump at oxford and laughing gravy
michael del russi (west orange usa)
May 14th 2015
Does anyone know what film featuring Laurel & Hardy where they are cemented into a round bowl by their feet and threatened with being thrown into the dockyard by gangsters who think Laurel & Hardy know where the missing money is that belongs to them.
Terry Peacock (London)
Terry,
The feature in which gangsters cement L&H's feet into a round bowl was Our Relations (1936).
Ron (Virginia/USA)
March 16th 2015
always wondered about a scene from Swiss Miss.
Stan says: I see a monkey.
Oliver replies, not knowing there is really a monkey behind him: That doesn't surprise me a bit!
It sounds so funny, but I just don't get the joke. My English is probably not good enough to understand the (double?) meaning of 'I see a monkey'.
Can anybody help me out?
Martin Groenewold (Rijswijk, The Netherlands)
March 14th 2015
The Way Out West Tent of California sends you greetings. I like to check your website every once in awhile. Last July we had a great International Convention right in my back yard of Hollywood. It was packed with events including seeing the Hal Roach exhibit in the Hollywood Museum which was quite special to us fans. Further, we had in attendance several of the stars who worked with the boys and Little Rascals. I was scrolling down to read some of the messages on this message board. Billy on January 19th wondered if Lois Laurel were still alive. I am happy to say "yes" and she lives in Southern California. In fact, she was at the previously mentioned convention which made it that much more enjoyable. To the producers of this website...Thanks and keep up the good work. We must do all we can to keep the boys in the spotlight.
jayne barnhart (north hollywood CA USA)
March 13th 2015
Evergreen serial.we cant forgot u laurel and hardy
Swapnil Aute (Pune)
March 11th 2015
So sorry to hear about the loss of one of the grand ladies of Sons of the Desert, Elaine Johnson, of the Blockheads of the Twin Cities. Elaine was one of the great crw who gave us that fantstic convention in 1988.
Dave Greim (USA/Los Angeles, CA‚)
March 3rd 2015
I LOVE LAUREL & HARDY!
Mario (Italy)
February 27th 2015
"Hello" to who ever reads this.
I would just like to say that I have been a fan of Laurel and Hardy since about 1981, when BBC2 would show them during the 6 week summer holiday, maybe even earlier than that. My Mum and Dad and I would laugh. It felt great to laugh. Thank you Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy for making us laugh. It couldn't have been easy, especially when I see some of the things and stunts they used to do. I still love them so dearly to this day, 2015. My daughter Mary asked me before Christmas if I still liked Laurel and Hardy and I said, "Yes I do" straight away. I haven't seen them for years, since about 2000. I realised I had a book of theirs, a poster, and videos. I must have left them behind when I moved in 2000. I regret that I didn't take them with me. I must have thought I'd go back later to pick them up, but I never did :-( So after Christmas of 2014 I bought a box set of Laurel and Hardy in the style of a suitcase. I have watched in black and white; now I am watching in colour. Stan's eyes are piercing blue in black and white, but not so in colour; he was cute, sweet, very funny, a great singer, and very handsome. Oliver was cute, sweet, very funny, a great singer, and very handsome as well. I am really enjoying watching Laurel and Hardy again and am very proud to have them on DVD.
M.Literate (Portsmouth, UK)
February 23rd 2015
Today, 23rd February 2015 is the 50th anniversary of Stan Laurel's death.
Neil Peel (Cardiff, UK)
February 13th 2015
Hello to who ever reads this.
I would just like to say that I have been a fan of Laurel and Hardy since about 1981. When the BBC2 would show them during 6 weeks summer holiday, maybe even earlier than that. My Mum and Dad and I would laugh it felt great to laugh. Thank you Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy for making us laugh. It couldn't have been easy. Especially when I see some of the things and stunts they use to do. I still love them so dearly to this day 2015. My daughter Mary asked me before Christmas if I still liked Laurel and Hardy and I said yes I do straight away. I haven't seen them for years since about 2000. I realised I had a book of there's, a poster and videos. I must have left them behind when I moved in 2000. I regret that I didn't take them with me. Must have thought I go back later to pick them up. But I never did :-( So after Christmas of 2014 I bought a box set of Laurel and Hardy in a style of a suitcase. I have watched in black and white. Now I am watching in colour. Stan's eyes are piercing blue in black and white, but not so in colour. Stan was cute,sweet, very funny,great singer and very handsome. Oliver was cute, sweet very funny, great singer and very handsome as well. I am really enjoying watching Laurel and Hardy again and am very proud to have them on DVD.
Karen Richardson (Portsmouth U.K.)
February 2nd 2015
Does anyone know the title for the episode that included the boys dancing with mops in the miltary kitchen after being constripted. I would like to get a copy for my husband to be.
Hazel (Northampton, England)
January 28th 2015
Have been a fan of Laurel and Hardy since about 1981. When I remember they use to be on all the time on BBC2 in the U.K Have just purchased 10 of their films in a box set that is boxed in a suitcase. It is fantastic to be able to watch them once again and enjoy the laughter again and again again on DVD. Watching the film's I have wondered what the other cast members thought of them? What they thought of each other? I would loved to have seen them live on stage.
Portsmouth (UK)
January 19th 2015
I know Hal Roach lived to age 100. Does anybody know if Stan Laurel's daughter Lois is still alive?
Billy
January 8th 2015
I adore Laurel and Hardy. I grew up watching them on TV in the 70'S with my dad. Now I watch them with my 16 year old boy and he loves them too. Just been watching Beau Hunks which I hadn't seen in a long time, its just brilliant. I love the first scene where Ollie is playing the piano and singing and Stan asks him why he is being so "mushy" for!! Stan and Ollie are the best.
Helen Frankenburg (Wales)
January 7th 2015
Laurel&Hardy has fans everywhere
Nurym (Kazakhstan/Almaty)
January 6th 2015
Hi, does anyone know the short that the boys made where they start by pulling down each other's trousers down then escalates to anyone passing by ?
It was one of my dad's favourites and remember us laughing together at it many years ago :-)
Regards, Charlie D (UK)
'You're Darn Tootin'
Dan Rogers
January 4th 2015
Which tv company holds the rights to show laurel and hardy films in the Uk?Haven`t seen them on Uk tv screens for ages.
Clive (uk southampton)