Laurel and Hardy book review

[JLN]

http://www.roguecinema.com/article2085.html

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Post by JLN
http://www.roguecinema.com/article2085.html

I love the book...more than the Fox films. In fact, I would rather
read about those films then actually watch them. I've tried but can't
warm up to them.

[Eric Python]

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I love the book...more than the Fox films. In fact, I would rather
read about those films then actually watch them. I've tried but can't
warm up to them.

Personally, I found L&H's last two Fox films, The Big Noise and The
Bullfighters, to be very much like their Hal Roach films.

I suggest giving just these two a try and PRETEND they were made at
Hal Roach. It's pretty easy, actually.

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I love the book...more than the Fox films. In fact, I would rather
read about those films then actually watch them. I've tried but can't
warm up to them.

Personally, I found L&H's last two Fox films, The Big Noise and The
Bullfighters, to be very much like their Hal Roach films.
I suggest giving just these two a try and PRETEND they were made at
Hal Roach. It's pretty easy, actually.

I will do that but for me the decline actually started while they were
at Roach's. After 1935 or so it began, althought they still could make
a classic or two.

[Eric Python]

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Post by Eric Python

Post by ***@aol.com
I love the book...more than the Fox films. In fact, I would rather
read about those films then actually watch them. I've tried but can't
warm up to them.

Personally, I found L&H's last two Fox films, The Big Noise and The
Bullfighters, to be very much like their Hal Roach films.
I suggest giving just these two a try and PRETEND they were made at
Hal Roach. It's pretty easy, actually.

I will do that but for me the decline actually started while they were
at Roach's. After 1935 or so it began, althought they still could make
a classic or two.

You're entitled to your opinion, but if "Way Out West" is part of a
"decline", then...

Sorry, I don't know how to finish that sentence; but I believe "Way
Out West" was one of the best comedies ever made by anyone.

[bpnjensen]

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Post by ***@aol.com
I love the book...more than the Fox films. In fact, I would rather
read about those films then actually watch them. I've tried but can't
warm up to them.

Personally, I found L&H's last two Fox films, The Big Noise and The
Bullfighters, to be very much like their Hal Roach films.
I suggest giving just these two a try and PRETEND they were made at
Hal Roach. It's pretty easy, actually.

I will do that but for me the decline actually started while they were
at Roach's. After 1935 or so it began, althought they still could make
a classic or two.

You're entitled to your opinion, but if "Way Out West" is part of a
"decline", then...
Sorry, I don't know how to finish that sentence; but I believe "Way
Out West" was one of the best comedies ever made by anyone.

With Blockheads not far behind...

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I love the book...more than the Fox films. In fact, I would rather
read about those films then actually watch them. I've tried but can't
warm up to them.

Personally, I found L&H's last two Fox films, The Big Noise and The
Bullfighters, to be very much like their Hal Roach films.
I suggest giving just these two a try and PRETEND they were made at
Hal Roach. It's pretty easy, actually.

I will do that but for me the decline actually started while they were
at Roach's. After 1935 or so it began, althought they still could make
a classic or two.

You're entitled to your opinion, but if "Way Out West" is part of a
"decline", then...
Sorry, I don't know how to finish that sentence; but I believe "Way
Out West" was one of the best comedies ever made by anyone.- Hide quoted text -
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Don't get me wrong...I LIKE Way Out West, Blockheads and The Flying
Deuces. I think their decline STARTED in 1935 and by the time of the
Fox films, they were nowhere near what they had ben in the early and
mid 1930's. Just my opinion.

[Eric Python]

Post by JLN
http://www.roguecinema.com/article2085.html

Thanks for the link.

I might consider buying this new edition, although I've already read
the earlier edition.

In my opinion, a book about L&H from the 40's forward should also
include detailed information about not just their movies, but also
their radio and stage appearances.

[Bebop]

All books aside, isn't it great to be able to have a L&H film in your
shirt pocket at all times?!! (iPhone, or whatever)

[Ole Tom Johansen]

Yes - to the point. Think of all the years these marbels were unavailable to
the public.

Post by Bebop
All books aside, isn't it great to be able to have a L&H film in your
shirt pocket at all times?!! (iPhone, or whatever)