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THE ULTIMATE LAUREL AND HARDY REFERENCE BOOK--PERIOD.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Laurel & Hardy (Hardcover)
Written with a filmography by Richard W.Bann and designed by the great Al Kilgore,John McCabe's "Laurel and Hardy",first published in 1975,is the most complete reference book ever published on the legendary duo:in fact many have said it is one of the ultimate movie books--for facts and figures play only a minor role here....Stan and Oliver themselves take you on a tour of their work-105 films-and adventures, via scenes from their movies:thousands of them.John McCabe,author of the duo's authorized biography "Mr.Laurel and Mr.Hardy"(1961) and founder of the international L&H fan club The Sons Of The Desert,had complete access to the stills library of the Hal Roach Studios,and arranged a complete synopsis-in words and pictures-of every short and feature,from 1926's"Putting Pants On Philip" through 1940's"Saps At Sea".Also covered are the Boys' films after leaving Hal Roach and joining 20th Century Fox(this period is covered in depth in two other books--"Laurel and Hardy:The Magic Behind The Movies" and "Laurel and Hardy:From The Forties Forward")and their music hall tours through the British Isles in the 40s and 50s.The book is so thorough,it is like reading a photographic comic book,with each film in still form and all the story elements(and classic dialogue)as captions for the hilarious pictures.Also included is a chapter highlighting the influence of L&H on 20 comic legends,in their own words--from Jack Benny,Lou Costello and Groucho Marx to Marcel Marceau and Dick Van Dyke.As a member of the Sons Of The Desert,we refer to the book as 'The Bible'--and if you think I have been praising this too much,I have every reason to do just that:it is my all time favourite book.It was last reprinted through Bonanza Books in 1983--if you should see a copy for sale,don't think:grab it and run for your life!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A History of L&H In Pictures!,
By Kevin S.Butler (Mamaroneck,New York,USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Laurel & Hardy (Hardcover)
In his third book about Laurel & Hardy.Dr.John McCabe and his co authors:Al Kilgore and Richard W.Bann take another look at the team's film work and they do so..in an unconventional way.Thru the use of photos from their films and with an interesting text.Dr.McCabe and his fellow film historians/writers show us all The evolution of Stan & Ollie's work and why their films are still popular with moviegoers and tv/home video viewers.The Book also gives some more biographical background into the boys'lives than what has been written in other manuscripts and there is some insight into the difficult period in the boys'careers.When they appeared in their forgetable films for Fox and MGM during the 40's and their final series of successful performances in English music halls and cabrets in Europe during the post war years.There is even a chapter titled"For Stan & Ollie"a dedication to the team by some famous performers and personalities:Leslie Haillwell,Orson Bean,Patsy Kelly(Who worked with the boys in "Pick A Star"),Marvin Hatley(The resident music director at The Hal Roach Studios),Hans Conried,Eddie Cantor,Lou Costello and even Lenny Bruce and Groucho Marx lend their thoughts about the team.This plus The unique film raitings device(Derbies instead of stars..to let the readers know.Which L&H film is good and which ones are not up to par)makes this a book worth having! Bravo Jack,Al And Dick! Kevin S.Butler.
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