Oliver Hardy Collection (Slapstick Symposium) (DVD)

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Better known as the rotund half of the classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, Oliver Hardy had an early career as a solo silent comic, often as a heavy in supporting roles. This collection of eight films reveals the evolution of Hardys comic mastery as well as showcasing many lesser-known stars of the slapstick era.The Show 1922 25 min. Dir: Larry Semon and Norman TaurogComic Larry Semon, director and star, is a prop manager at a vaudeville show under villainous stage manager Ollie.Stick Around 1925 24 min. Dir: Ward Hayes Wallpapering a sanatorium is the job of the day for Blatz and Blatz Paperhangers. Working with Bobby Ray, Ollie here explores the overbearing boss persona hed later perfect with Stan Laurel. Along Came Auntie 1926 23 min. Dir: Fred Guiol and Richard Wallac In order to inherit $100,000 in diamonds from her visiting auntie, Vivian Oakland must pretend to be married to her ex-husband, a ridiculous musician (Hardy).

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Format DVD
Release Date Dec 21, 2021
Actors HARDY,OLIVER
Director Larry Semon, Earle Rodney, Fred Guiol, Jess Robbins, Norman Taurog
Language 27.98
Sub Titles English
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