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Arguably the greatest comedy duo in show business history, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy delighted filmgoers and theatregoers for over thirty years. The public not only found Laurel's serene simpleton and Hardy's pompous buffoon hilarious, but they also thought of them as friends. Laurel and Hardy may have been nitwits, but they were loveable nitwits. Another Nice Mess: The Laurel and Hardy Story explores the lives and careers of Laurel and Hardy. The book examines how the comedians teamed up and it explains why, nearly half a century after their deaths, their films continue to enchant people all over the world.
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Format:Paperback
BearManor Media presents "ANOTHER NICE MESS - THE LAUREL & HARDY STORY" (Paperback), by Raymond Valinoti Jr. (Author).
They had both performed in films for many years. How did they wind up together at Hal Roach Studios? To answer this question, we should explore each of their lives before they teamed up. This book goes into great detail with some of the most fascinating events ever to come to light in their business of entertainment.
At the time, Stan Laurel was thirty-seven years old and Oliver Hardy was thirty-five. They had both performed in films for many years, there is no record who made the decision and why, but Oliver Hardy, a portly, cherubic faced American actor known to his friends as "Babe", was chosen.
Mr. Hardy had appeared with Mr. Laurel in two earlier films, "The Lucky Dog" and "45 Minutes from Hollywood". But for this film, Babe would be Stan's teammate for the first time. Filming took place in late September. It as released on March 13, 1927 under the title "Duck Soup".
Laurel and Hardy hit their stride in silent films. But soon they would face a new challenge. In the fall of 1927 Warner Brothers studio released a films with dialogue sequences called "The Jazz Singer" with Broadway musical star Al Jolson in the film. And known as "talkies" the interest grew to moviegoers as considered silent films obsolete.
Hal Roach studio decided to convert to sound, as film goers would hear Laurel and Hardy for the first time. How Would dialogue affect the comedians' characters, carefully crafted in an entirely silent medium.
Stan and Ollie didn't have to worry about sound. Their voices were perfectly suited for their characterizations. Stan's soft, mild voice suited both the gentility and the vacuity of his character. As for Babe, he had a delicate, lilting cadence in his speech, perfect for his character's elegance and pomposity. They both quickly learned how to humorously deliver dialogue.
A career that spanned almost 30 years, and still going strong today thanks to television and DVD's.
Table of Contents (Title and Page Numbers)
Introduction --- v
An Aspiring Comedian From Lancaster --- 1
An Aspiring Actor From Georgia --- 25
The Birth of a Beautiful Partnership --- 43
Photography --- 55
Laurel and Hardy Speak! --- 61
Triumph and Decline --- 75
The Final Years --- 95
Laurel and Hardy's Joint Filmography --- 101
Stan Laurel's Solo Filmography --- 109
Oliver Hardy's Solo Filmography --- 113
Bibliography --- 119
BIOS:
1. Stan Laurel [aka: Arthur Stanley Jefferson]
Date of Birth: 16 June 1890 - Ulverston, Lancashire (now Ulverston, Cumbria), England, UK
Date of Death: 23 February 1965 - Santa Monica, California
2. Oliver Hardy [aka: Norvell Hardy]
Date of Birth: 18 January 1892 - Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia
Date of Death: 7 August 7, 1957 - North Hollywood, California
A legendary comedy duo was born, that brought laughter and joy with behind the scenes from author Raymond Valinoti Jr.
A big thanks to Ben Ohmart and his staff at BearManor Media, who keeps us abreast of what is going on in this world of film, television, music and literature.
Total Page: 128 Pages ~ BearManor Media Publishing #ISBN-13: 978-1593935467 ~ (October 6, 2010)
They had both performed in films for many years. How did they wind up together at Hal Roach Studios? To answer this question, we should explore each of their lives before they teamed up. This book goes into great detail with some of the most fascinating events ever to come to light in their business of entertainment.
At the time, Stan Laurel was thirty-seven years old and Oliver Hardy was thirty-five. They had both performed in films for many years, there is no record who made the decision and why, but Oliver Hardy, a portly, cherubic faced American actor known to his friends as "Babe", was chosen.
Mr. Hardy had appeared with Mr. Laurel in two earlier films, "The Lucky Dog" and "45 Minutes from Hollywood". But for this film, Babe would be Stan's teammate for the first time. Filming took place in late September. It as released on March 13, 1927 under the title "Duck Soup".
Laurel and Hardy hit their stride in silent films. But soon they would face a new challenge. In the fall of 1927 Warner Brothers studio released a films with dialogue sequences called "The Jazz Singer" with Broadway musical star Al Jolson in the film. And known as "talkies" the interest grew to moviegoers as considered silent films obsolete.
Hal Roach studio decided to convert to sound, as film goers would hear Laurel and Hardy for the first time. How Would dialogue affect the comedians' characters, carefully crafted in an entirely silent medium.
Stan and Ollie didn't have to worry about sound. Their voices were perfectly suited for their characterizations. Stan's soft, mild voice suited both the gentility and the vacuity of his character. As for Babe, he had a delicate, lilting cadence in his speech, perfect for his character's elegance and pomposity. They both quickly learned how to humorously deliver dialogue.
A career that spanned almost 30 years, and still going strong today thanks to television and DVD's.
Table of Contents (Title and Page Numbers)
Introduction --- v
An Aspiring Comedian From Lancaster --- 1
An Aspiring Actor From Georgia --- 25
The Birth of a Beautiful Partnership --- 43
Photography --- 55
Laurel and Hardy Speak! --- 61
Triumph and Decline --- 75
The Final Years --- 95
Laurel and Hardy's Joint Filmography --- 101
Stan Laurel's Solo Filmography --- 109
Oliver Hardy's Solo Filmography --- 113
Bibliography --- 119
BIOS:
1. Stan Laurel [aka: Arthur Stanley Jefferson]
Date of Birth: 16 June 1890 - Ulverston, Lancashire (now Ulverston, Cumbria), England, UK
Date of Death: 23 February 1965 - Santa Monica, California
2. Oliver Hardy [aka: Norvell Hardy]
Date of Birth: 18 January 1892 - Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia
Date of Death: 7 August 7, 1957 - North Hollywood, California
A legendary comedy duo was born, that brought laughter and joy with behind the scenes from author Raymond Valinoti Jr.
A big thanks to Ben Ohmart and his staff at BearManor Media, who keeps us abreast of what is going on in this world of film, television, music and literature.
Total Page: 128 Pages ~ BearManor Media Publishing #ISBN-13: 978-1593935467 ~ (October 6, 2010)
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A Terrific Read
10 Nov 2010
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I enjoyed reading this excellent book. The story moves along briskly thanks to the author's lively writing. The author also includes a complete filmography of movies by Laurel and Hardy individually and as a duo. This is a great introductory book for anyone (teens,adults) who wanted to learn more about the legendary hollywood pair. Likewise, veteran Laurel and Hardy fans would enjoy another take on the story of a great comedy team.
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"Another Nice Mess ... Laurel & Hardy Story ... BearManor Media (2010)"
4 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
BearManor Media presents "ANOTHER NICE MESS - THE LAUREL & HARDY STORY" (Paperback) - A legendary comedy duo was born, that brought laughter and joy with behind the scenes from author Raymond Valinoti Jr.
They had both performed in films for many years. How did they wind up together at Hal Roach Studios? To answer this question, we should explore each of their lives before they teamed up. This book goes into great detail with some of the most fascinating events ever to come to light in their business of entertainment.
At the time, Stan Laurel was thirty-seven years old and Oliver Hardy was thirty-five. They had both performed in films for many years, there is no record who made the decision and why, but Oliver Hardy, a portly, cherubic faced American actor known to his friends as "Babe", was chosen.
Mr. Hardy had appeared with Mr. Laurel in two earlier films, "The Lucky Dog" and "45 Minutes from Hollywood". But for this film, Babe would be Stan's teammate for the first time. Filming took place in late September. It as released on March 13, 1927 under the title "Duck Soup".
Laurel and Hardy hit their stride in silent films. But soon they would face a new challenge. In the fall of 1927 Warner Brothers studio released a films with dialogue sequences called "The Jazz Singer" with Broadway musical star Al Jolson in the film. And known as "talkies" the interest grew to moviegoers as considered silent films obsolete.
Hal Roach studio decided to convert to sound, as film goers would hear Laurel and Hardy for the first time. How Would dialogue affect the comedians' characters, carefully crafted in an entirely silent medium.
Stan and Ollie didn't have to worry about sound. Their voices were perfectly suited for their characterizations. Stan's soft, mild voice suited both the gentility and the vacuity of his character. As for Babe, he had a delicate, lilting cadence in his speech, perfect for his character's elegance and pomposity. They both quickly learned how to humorously deliver dialogue.
A career that spanned almost 30 years, and still going strong today thanks to television and DVD's.
Table of Contents (Title and Page Numbers)
Introduction --- v
An Aspiring Comedian From Lancaster --- 1
An Aspiring Actor From Georgia --- 25
The Birth of a Beautiful Partnership --- 43
Photography --- 55
Laurel and Hardy Speak! --- 61
Triumph and Decline --- 75
The Final Years --- 95
Laurel and Hardy's Joint Filmography --- 101
Stan Laurel's Solo Filmography --- 109
Oliver Hardy's Solo Filmography --- 113
Bibliography --- 119
BIOS:
1. Stan Laurel [aka: Arthur Stanley Jefferson]
Date of Birth: 16 June 1890 - Ulverston, Lancashire (now Ulverston, Cumbria), England, UK
Date of Death: 23 February 1965 - Santa Monica, California
2. Oliver Hardy [aka: Norvell Hardy]
Date of Birth: 18 January 1892 - Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia
Date of Death: 7 August 7, 1957 - North Hollywood, California
A big thanks to Ben Ohmart and his staff at BearManor Media, who keeps us abreast of what is going on in this world of film, television, music and literature.
Total Page: 128 Pages ~ BearManor Media Publishing #ISBN-13: 978-1593935467 ~ (October 6, 2010)
They had both performed in films for many years. How did they wind up together at Hal Roach Studios? To answer this question, we should explore each of their lives before they teamed up. This book goes into great detail with some of the most fascinating events ever to come to light in their business of entertainment.
At the time, Stan Laurel was thirty-seven years old and Oliver Hardy was thirty-five. They had both performed in films for many years, there is no record who made the decision and why, but Oliver Hardy, a portly, cherubic faced American actor known to his friends as "Babe", was chosen.
Mr. Hardy had appeared with Mr. Laurel in two earlier films, "The Lucky Dog" and "45 Minutes from Hollywood". But for this film, Babe would be Stan's teammate for the first time. Filming took place in late September. It as released on March 13, 1927 under the title "Duck Soup".
Laurel and Hardy hit their stride in silent films. But soon they would face a new challenge. In the fall of 1927 Warner Brothers studio released a films with dialogue sequences called "The Jazz Singer" with Broadway musical star Al Jolson in the film. And known as "talkies" the interest grew to moviegoers as considered silent films obsolete.
Hal Roach studio decided to convert to sound, as film goers would hear Laurel and Hardy for the first time. How Would dialogue affect the comedians' characters, carefully crafted in an entirely silent medium.
Stan and Ollie didn't have to worry about sound. Their voices were perfectly suited for their characterizations. Stan's soft, mild voice suited both the gentility and the vacuity of his character. As for Babe, he had a delicate, lilting cadence in his speech, perfect for his character's elegance and pomposity. They both quickly learned how to humorously deliver dialogue.
A career that spanned almost 30 years, and still going strong today thanks to television and DVD's.
Table of Contents (Title and Page Numbers)
Introduction --- v
An Aspiring Comedian From Lancaster --- 1
An Aspiring Actor From Georgia --- 25
The Birth of a Beautiful Partnership --- 43
Photography --- 55
Laurel and Hardy Speak! --- 61
Triumph and Decline --- 75
The Final Years --- 95
Laurel and Hardy's Joint Filmography --- 101
Stan Laurel's Solo Filmography --- 109
Oliver Hardy's Solo Filmography --- 113
Bibliography --- 119
BIOS:
1. Stan Laurel [aka: Arthur Stanley Jefferson]
Date of Birth: 16 June 1890 - Ulverston, Lancashire (now Ulverston, Cumbria), England, UK
Date of Death: 23 February 1965 - Santa Monica, California
2. Oliver Hardy [aka: Norvell Hardy]
Date of Birth: 18 January 1892 - Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia
Date of Death: 7 August 7, 1957 - North Hollywood, California
A big thanks to Ben Ohmart and his staff at BearManor Media, who keeps us abreast of what is going on in this world of film, television, music and literature.
Total Page: 128 Pages ~ BearManor Media Publishing #ISBN-13: 978-1593935467 ~ (October 6, 2010)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Comic Genius! Brilliant writing!
18 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Another Nice Mess- The Laurel & Hardy Story is a wonderful take on the
famous comedy team. Written in an engaging style, the story moves along
briskly. In a mere 120 pages, the author provides a vivid history of the
team's career and a complete filmography. This slim book is the perfect
Christmas stocking stuffer for fans of film comedy and show business
history." Raymond Valinoti's debut book is brilliant. I look forward to an encore from this gifted writer!
famous comedy team. Written in an engaging style, the story moves along
briskly. In a mere 120 pages, the author provides a vivid history of the
team's career and a complete filmography. This slim book is the perfect
Christmas stocking stuffer for fans of film comedy and show business
history." Raymond Valinoti's debut book is brilliant. I look forward to an encore from this gifted writer!
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