Bank President: What is your business? Oliver: We're in the restaurant business. Bank President: Here in town? Oliver: Oh, all over town. Here, there and thither. Bank President: Chain business? Stan: No, restaurant. Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)

Putting Pants on Philip began production on this day in 1927. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Ollie): What can I do to entertain you? What are you interested in? Philip (Stan): Wimmen!

The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930) was a film of firsts. The first (and only) film to feature their names in the title, their first three reel film and the first film we hear Ollie say "Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!"

Oliver: She [his wife] says I think more of you than I do of her. Stanley: Well you do, don't you? Oliver: Well, we won't go into that... Their First Mistake (1932)

The Finishing Touch (1928) #laurelandhardy are promised a $500 incentive to rush the completion of a homeowners new house. What could possibly go wrong? This silent film demonstrates how Stan and Ollie didn't need speech to drive a story and is considered a prototype for their 'working-man films'.

On this day in 1927 With Love and Hisses was released, although #laurelandhardy weren't an official partnership at this point the film does lay the foundations for what we see in future films and stars many of their costars we see such as James FInlayson, Charlie Hall and Anita Garvin.

#laurelandhardy March 1954 with Jack Graham (of Graham and Barron) at the Empire Theatre, Glasgow.

#laurelandhardy relaxing in between takes on the set of Towed in a Hole (1932), other than a brief appearance by Billy Gilbert, Stan and Ollie are the only characters in the film.

'Mr. Hardy is a man of wonderful ideas -- so is Mr. Laurel -- as long as he doesn't try to think.' Pardon Us (1931).

On this day in 1957 Oliver Hardy passed away aged 65. His ashes were interred in the Masonic Garden section of the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood. #laurelandhardy

Wrong Again (1929), #laurelandhardy thinking Blue Boy (the horse) is the stolen Blue Boy (painting) in the news they seek to claim the reward for his return. Ollie: These millionaires are peculiar--They think just the opposite to other people. Even now he's taking a bath, an' it's only Monday.

Ollie: ...all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Stan: Jack who? Sons of the Desert (1933)

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Backstage with #laurelandhardy during their 1952 UK tour. This was their second British tour, Stan wrote the sketch "A Spot of Trouble." that they performed at various locations between February and September.

Habeas Corpus (1928) began production 97 years ago this week. If you can lip read you will see Stan referring to Ollie by his nickname Babe, something he done in several silent films. Stan: Don't you think the Professor is a trifle cuckoo? Ollie: He is as sound mentally as you or I.

#laurelandhardy relaxing on the set of Towed in a Hole (1932). Other than a brief appearance from Billy Gilbert, Stan and Ollie are the only people to appear in this film. Ollie: 'Let's put our brains together, so that we can forge ahead! Remember, united we stand - divided we fall.'

Hal Roach Studios where #laurelandhardy made their best films were built in 1920 (the company being founded in 1914) the studios were demolished in 1963, as an entity Hal Roach Studios survived into the late 1980s becoming a pioneer in digital film colorization. Hal Roach died in 1992 age 100.

#laurelandhardy made foreign language versions of some of their films in the early 1930s, mainly French, Spanish, and German. Rather than being dubbed they learnt their line phonetically and used different supporting actors.

In Two Tars (1928) we see Stan and Ollie as two sailors on shore leave, they rent a car, set off on a journey only to encounter a traffic jam and after a minor bump we see an epic example of classic #laurelandhardy mounting reciprocal retaliation that leads to the destruction of most of the cars.

In Sugar Daddies (1927) we see #laurelandhardy as employees of oil tycoon Cyrus Brittle (James Finlayson), Stan plays a lawyer and Ollie a butler. Although appearing together Stan and Ollie were not yet the partnership we know today.

From Dewsbury to York. Follow our journey as we follow in the footsteps of the greatest comedians of all time. Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures is available exclusively @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social #TPTVEncore tptvencore.co.uk @laurelandhardy.bsky.social @laurelhardynews.bsky.social

Behind the scenes on County Hospital (1932) #laurelandhardy

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Released on this day in 1932 County Hospital see's Ollie in hospital being visited by Stan and some hard boiled eggs and nuts! Oliver: Why didn't you bring me candy? Stan: They cost too much. Oliver: What does that got to do with it? Stan: You didn't pay me for the last box I brought you.

"'Aren't you gonna hang him?'"

Going Bye-Bye! (1934) was released 91 years ago this week. Ollie: [Reading Stan's newspaper ad] "To whom it may concern." To whom it may concern? Stan: That's so no one else will read it. #laurelandhardy

@debbiehoward.bsky.social thank you for the support you have given my daughter. Our new film is now available on TPTV Encore @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Some of the film was shot in Sheffield. @laurelandhardy.bsky.social

Ollie: [After drinking spiked water] Well, there's nothing wrong with this. It's the iron in it. That's the way all mountain water taste. That's why the doctor said drink plenty of it. Try some. It's good for your nerves. Stan: Isn't that funny. Ollie: What? Stan: It tickles. Them Thar Hills (1934)

Angora Love (1929) was Laurel and Hardy's last silent film and was later remade into Laughing Gravy (1930) with the goat being replaced by a dog. #laurelandhardy

Born June 16th, 1890 in Ulverston, Lancashire (now Cumbria), England. Happy Birthday Stan #laurelandhardy

A Chump at Oxford (1940). Stan: You know what the trouble is, don't you? We've never had no education. That's what's the matter. You see, we're not alliterate enough. Ollie: I guess you're right. #laurelandhardy

On this day in 1927 Love Em' and Weep was released (later remade as Chickens Come Home 1931). #laurelandhardy Stan as Romaine Ricketts: Mind if I smoke? Mae Busch as Peaches: I don't care if you burn!

Oliver Hardy getting fitted for a new suit in 1947. #laurelandhardy

Before moving to Santa Monica Stan Laurel lived by the beach in Malibu. Who else but Stan would sunbathe dressed like this? #laurelandhardy

Thicker Than Water (1935) was that last of #LaurelandHardy's two reeler films. In previous films they had played their own twins, their own children, and each other's wives, Thicker Than Water seen them play each other! Stan: 'Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.'

Laurel and Hardy on stage in the UK during their 1952 tour. #laurelandhardy with the sketch 'A Spot of Trouble' a rework of the plot from Night Owls (1930).

You can listen to myself and Zach talk about this short on an upcoming episode of @ballyhoorevue.bsky.social!

Did you know the sketch 'A Spot Of Trouble' that Laurel and Hardy toured the UK with in the 1950s was a rework of the plot from Night Owls (1930). Night Owls was also one of the first #laurelandhardy films to use The Dance of the Cuckoo's tune.

"I'm gonna name this one Oliver." @laurelandhardy.bsky.social

You know your weekend was a good one when this is you on Monday! #laurelandhardy

Perfect Day (1929) seen #laurelandhardy, their wives and Uncle Edgar attempt to go on a picnic. Edgar Kennedy is said to utter a swear word around twelve minutes into the film when the family see a parson walking towards them, making the film the only L&H film to contain profanity.

In Swiss Miss (1932) the gorilla is played by Charles Gemora, who also played Ethel the Chimp in The Chimp (1932). Charles was born in the Philippines and arrived in San Francisco as a stowaway. He became the 'King of the Gorilla Men' due to his frequent appearances in costume. #laurelandhardy

On this day in 1927 Flying Elephants (1928) began production. In the film we see #laurelandhardy in pre-historic times, Stan as Little Twinkle Star and Ollie as Mighty Giant each try to win the wizard Saxophonus (James Finlayson) daughters hand in marriage. ✈️🐘

Isn't it frustrating when you can't find the correct lid to your saucepan? #laurelandhardy

On this day in 1932 Pack Up Your Troubles began production. Recruiting Sergeant: How about getting in one of these uniforms? Oliver: I'm awfully sorry; but we're incapacitated. Recruiting Sergeant: Incapacitated? Stan: Yes, sir. There's been a lot of it going around lately. #laurelandhardy

Hope everyone is enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon! #laurelandhardy POM POM

"Ollie wants to take us out tonight and celebrate our university."

Twice Two (1933) is the second of the three #laurelandhardy films where Stan and Ollie play dual roles. Ollie, a Brain Specialist, and Stan, his secretary, married each others sisters. Meet Fanny Laurel and 'Sis' Hardy (voiced by Carol Tevis and May Wallace). 🤐

I love making films with my daughter from our wildlife films during Covid to our western and mining documentary. Not long now, until the premiere of our latest project, Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures. Harrogate May 2nd 2025 @laurelandhardy.bsky.social

Only 16 days until the premiere of Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures. Filmed in Sheffield, Bradford, York, Leeds, Dewsbury plus many other places in Yorkshire. @laurelandhardy.bsky.social The premiere screening is at the UK Sons of the Desert Convention in Harrogate.