In addition to the films themselves (which never looked or sounded better), these extras make this Laurel & Hardy DVD a perfect choice for old and new fans alike. A 'then and now' photo tour provides an historic tour of Roach Studio locations in Culver City, California, and text biographies are provided for Roach, Laurel, and Hardy. Famous for: His comedy partnership with Oliver Hardy, in total they made 106. Occupation: Actor, comedian, writer and director. Died: 23rd February 1965, Santa Monica, California, U.S. A film-clip tribute includes interviews with comedy greats like Mel Brooks and Steve Allen, and on-screen articles explore Roach's career in greater detail. Born: 16th June 1890, Ulverston, Lancashire, England. Most of the bonus material pays tribute to legendary comedy producer Hal Roach, who first partnered Stan & Ollie in 1926. Abundant laughs are virtually guaranteed.

The remaining shorts on the disc ('Another Fine Mess,' 'Busy Bodies,' and 'County Hospital') were produced during the prime of Stan & Ollie's sound-era success (1930-33), each boasting their own timeless bits and flawless routines. For L&H fans, it simply doesn't get any better than this, although 1932's 'The Music Box' shares equal status-and a 1932 OscarВ® for Best Comedy Short-in the L&H pantheon. Sons of the Desert (1933) is the crown jewel in any L&H collection, and with Charley Chase as their stellar comedy costar, the boys reached the pinnacle of their unique partnership, playing a pair of Fez-wearing 'Sons of the Desert' sneaking off to a convention in Chicago, but their wives discover the ruse with hilarious results. The Sacraments are the salvation of those who use them rightly, and the damnation of those who misuse them. You have to turn your head to see peripheral miracles. Although it's modestly priced and packaged, this DVD packs plenty of extras along with Stan & Ollie's finest feature and several of the comedy duo's best-loved 'talkie' shorts. That's why they would always cut to the banana peel in the Laurel and Hardy movies. For one-stop convenience, you can't beat this handy compilation of Laurel & Hardy classics.

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