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Laurel or Hardy: The Solo Films of Stan Laurel and Oliver "Babe" Hardy (Hardcover)

~ (Author), David Wyatt (Author), Randy Skretvedt (Author, Editor)

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Laurel Or Hardy surveys in depth the solo films of Stan Laurel and Oliver "Babe" Hardy before their famous team-up as one of America's most successful Hollywood comedy teams. Every solo film is addressed with complete credits, storylines, comments and contemporary reviews. Rare photographs illustrate most of the film entries which include dozens of titles not heretofore credited to either comedian. Laurel Or Hardy celebrates the forgotten films of two very talented comedians, and also provides some new insights into the events that led up to the formation of the greatest comedy team of all time. Laurel Or Hardy is a masterpiece of film research and a "must" for any Laurel and Hardy fan! -- Midwest Book Review

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Hardcover: 576 pages
Publisher: Split Reel; 1st edition (September 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965238407
ISBN-13: 978-0965238403
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,750,961 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly and (almost) Exhaustively Researched, January 26, 2000

By	Joe Libby (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

Rob Stone is to be congratulated for taking on the Herculean (and seemingly impossible) task of documenting all of Stan Laurel's and Babe Hardy's solo film appearances. The comedians frequently worked for small studios that are long since gone, and many of the films apparently no longer exist. Stone has done a superb job of detective work and documentation, and leaves open the possibility of further discoveries; indeed, since this book was published, a previously unknown Oliver Hardy film has surfaced! An essential volume for silent film and comedy buffs. And for fans of the boys, this is a great companion piece to both THE MAGIC BEHIND THE MOVIES and FROM THE FORTIES FORWARD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent companion piece to Laurel and Hardy by Skretved, July 18, 1999

By	Hans J. Wollstein (Denmark) - See all my reviews

This eminently affordable 573 page book is meticulously researched and written by an author who knows his stuff. "Laurel or Hardy" is a must have for any fan of the team -- indeed for anyone who loves silent movies. The book is the perfect companion piece to Randy Skretvedt's invaluable "Laurel and Hardy; the Magic Behind the Movies."

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book that is essential to the study of silent film comedy., May 1, 1999

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To take on the assignment of creating a filmography of Oliver Hardy was a duanting if not impossible task to undertake. But Rob Stone has done it. I would estimate that he has confirmed 95% of Mr. Hardy' films of his early career. To say that this book serves the needs of Laurel & Hardy infophiles is selling it short. It also gives a rich and informative history of silent film comedy making and it's makers, with information of other studios and stars who are not well known. More films and titles are likely to show up making the second edition a must. Bravo. An excellent companion piece for "Laurel & Hardy - The Magic Behind the Movies".

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3.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous resource, poorly written
This is indeed, like the other reviewers have stated, the most complete foray into the subject matter to date. Read more

Published on February 8, 2003 by Robert Beltran

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Comprehensive Book on the Films of Laurel and Hardy
...I have ever read. BEST BOOK EVER!

Published on April 1, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book on Laurel & Hardy's solo films
The authors have done exhaustive research and documented all of Stan Laurel's and Oliver "Babe" Hardy's solo films from before and after their teaming. Read more

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