The Wonderful Slapstick of Laurel and Hardy

Laurel and Hardy were a comedy double act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. The team was composed of English thin man Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and American fat man Oliver Hardy (1892-1957). They became well known during the late 1920s through the mid-1940s for their slapstick comedy, with Laurel playing the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous bully Hardy.
This collection focuses on their incredible slapstick which by today's standards may seem violent and politically incorrect.
Edited by Paul Hagl

[@PaulHagl]

I'm hoped they're insured is meant to be a joked, by that I mean joke. I'm aware it's bad grammar. I was trying to be funny like L&H. What a stupid thing to do.

[@isaacinkwell]

Hardy: Well, here’s another fine mess! Laurel: Don’t worry, I’m sure we’re insured Hardy: Well that’s a load off my mi-(realization hits and he does that look to the camera) Idk that’s how I imagine it playing out, it seemed kinda funny to me🤷‍♂️

[@terrythomas1329]

The greatest double act this world will ever see.

[@WSenator1]

AMEN to that!

[@heavyherti8892]

They will never be topped by any other so called comedians. Outstanding and timeless. Slapstick made for eternity. I will always love them.

[@kennethgross1993]

Could not have been said better !

[@royw-g3120]

Looks so easy, but the writing, planning, timing, and reactions are pure genius. Laurel did create 99% of it but he had a perfect comic foil to work with and he he knew it.

[@benjamincruz6921]

Back in this time period, it was probably difficult to even come up with simple bits like these.

[@MJHW-st7dt]

Beautifully said

[@enriquegalvez1017]

Stan shud b fully credited for his comedic wrting, but cheapskate HR deprived him of such honor...n d residuals ...

[@WSenator1]

PREACH, Roy!

[@rustyangel3631]

The look on their faces as the saw blade passes between them, priceless.

[@Brace67]

The greatest comedy team that ever lived. Watching these classic clips I began laughing until the tears began falling even though I’ve seen the films they were taken from over and over. The timing and reactions are priceless. They were and are simply the very best😃.

[@RobinHood-hk5dk]

Laurel and Hardy will always be best comedy duo who ever lived. I always loved these guys. Comedy genius at its best.

[@cliffordrodgers5268]

Not only the best, but the music and sound effects are excellent.

[@rayklu9342]

No greater comedy duo ever lived.

[@deborahwatson5159]

Comedy Genius Stan and Ollie, Thanks for the Laughter, of which is Needed Today, Rest in Peace, Stay Safe Everyone in 2020, XX

[@DavidJsmith-dk5tf]

Thank you Deborah. Stay safe too ! Yes, laughter is the best tonic ! John 3 :16

[@chrisevans5259]

The joy and happiness these two have given to so many for over a century is Priceless......

[@GrantTarredus]

Bravo! My brother Rick Gardner and I grew up with the genius of Laurel and Hardy entertaining us, teaching us and nourishing us; they were our friends, and we loved them first because they somehow exuded sweetness and warmth even in chaos, and second because they were so funny. We watched them endlessly, not caring how many times we had seen the film or how thoroughly we knew the dialogue and tiny details in the cutting. We cherished every moment either of them was on the screen, whether there was a laugh in it or not. We were always thrilled merely to be in the company of those beautiful, magical guys. We played with Laurel and Hardy toys before we even knew who they were; they were called “bendies,” poseable figures of rubber and wire, and we called them “fat guy and skinny guy.” In time we not only knew who they were, but we knew Charlie Hall, Mae Busch, James Finlayson, Tiny Sanford, Thelma Todd and others of their repeating cast members. I pretended I had lost a library book, The Films of Laurel and Hardy by William K. Everton, letting my parents pay the library for it. By the time they found it hidden in my room I had read it so many times that it looked as if a hundred people had owned it. Rick and I are 57 and 58 now, and our love for Laurel and Hardy is deeper and richer, tinged with gratitude and the bittersweet understanding of time only adulthood can bring. We watched Below Zero last night, discussing Blanche Payson’s patented harridan role while she destroyed Ollie’s double bass and Stan’s folding harpsichord. She essentially plays the same monster in Our Wife as Ben Turpin’s daughter, and in Helpmates as the wife who sends Ollie home sadder, wiser and dizzier (and with a bent sword, the implication of which is unmistakable). I didn’t mean to take your time like this, but it’s hard not to run on when the topic is as near and dear to your heart as Laurel and Hardy are to mine. I only intended to say thanks for sharing this. And in case anyone doesn’t know, Helpmates is the funniest movie ever made.

[@darthvestius7771]

Lordy...laughed out loud. Great slapstick and excellent timing

[@valvynagiah357]

My dad showed my brothers & I their movies way back in the 60’s. I enjoyed their movies then & still enjoy it today. “Timeless classics “ 😀

[@rackinfrackin]

I've loved these two guys my whole life. The best there ever was, or ever will be.

[@TheSeanoops]

rackinfrackin what about the Marx brothers?

[@rackinfrackin]

@@TheSeanoops I love the Marx Bros., too. And W.C. Fields.

[@12classics39]

You know you’ve found a true friend if they go through half as much chaos as this with you and still stand by you, just as these two always stand by each other.

[@ronwhite8503]

They always have and always will be comic geniuses. Just as funny now as when I was a kid.

[@sandrablade8371]

Those guys who worked with Laural&Hardy must of had so much fun and had to be the luckiest guys in the world 🤗😉😚

[@premanadi]

I love the way everyone waits quietly for the other person to hurt them, and never tries to escape or defend themselves.

[@rickrick5041]

SavageArfad Yes

[@fantochedollmaker7030]

They're gentlemen! "I'll stand patiently while you cover me in lard you rascally fellows!"

[@D00NBU66Y]

The best. So curious to see how they will be thwarted.

[@JosefFerger]

that's the old slap-stick principle ... "everyone gets a chance"

[@peterdavidasige8073]

Yeah.

[@DropkickNation]

I enjoyed Chaplin and Keaton for their amazing talent and their great humor for sure. But man, Stan and Olli made my belly hurt from laughing.

[@urbannomad6928]

I love how Ollie and Stan watch in wonderment (4:23) as Ollie's hat is put through the slicer, rather than intervene. It cracks me up how they wait for the other guy to prepare the punishment. And Ollie's expression looking into the camera when Stan does something dumb. LOL... love these guys!

[@IsaacWale2004]

Yeah...

[@peterdavidasige8073]

Yeah.

[@DavidRTribble]

Probably the best comedy duo ever.

[@stevef1264]

Pure genius I've got tears in my eyes with laughing

[@steveeisenhowereisenhower7130]

These 2 guys are national treasures. I hope on the other side they are still performing, we all will be there sooner or later. Lol

[@1976Markku]

"Another fine mess you've got me into!!" The Best

[@craigclarke3298]

The Greatest Comedy Team Ever!!!! Laurel & Hardy, WC Fields and the Little Rascals I can watch all day. Hell I can watch them Forever 🎥🍿

[@12121149]

Nothing will ever duplicate this comedy,never.

[@pokerphil1st]

Those disguised punches from Stan are fantastically well delivered.

[@davidtosh7200]

I like when Stan gives Ollie an eye poke in Berth Marks in 1929 in both silent and soundtrack version.

[@marksalmon5371]

The greatest of them all . Thanks

[@darrenbrackley2301]

One word.....Incomparable. Comic genius.

[@georgerobinson9384]

I guess I'm one of the few people still above ground that saw them in person doing their stage act. Hippodrome theater, Brighton, England. 1952. Been a fan ever since.

[@jaymcd8577]

6:50 Laurel waves as Hardy goes down for the count lol! genius comic timing.

[@andrewey9389]

loved the dance sequence in their foreign legion movie

[@cherylcasey5127]

Magnificent in comedy form!!! I just can't get enough.

[@mycross1]

Brilliant still watching in 2019

[@GTVAlfaMan]

These old movies are great, love it!

[@elvis1969]

Thanks for this - eight minutes of utter joy!

[@lewangillard9701]

The one where he slips on the ice cube and pulls EVERYTHING down with him hahaha

[@markroffe3967]

Timeless... Fabulous!

[@spockboy]

Still genius. Thanks for posting.

[@jeffreyhayes8773]

Outstanding

[@gmmix]

Of all the comedic partners that existed in films over the years, for me, L & H have no equals. Thanks for this posting.

[@ktsoscale]

I totally agree with you! They were a cut above all others.

[@PaulHagl]

you're welcome

[@declaytor]

Abbott and Costello?

[@albertgrant6670]

Absolutely.The Marx Bros. Were great and Abbot and Costello and the Three Stooges but L and H were the best.

[@willemverheij3412]

Personally I think the Marx brothers where better since they had more diversity in their act. They also did stuff in real life that was just as crazy as their movies. Harpo was once arrested under charges of vagrancy, illegal entry into a home and impersonating himself while dressed as Kaiser Wilhelm. How that happened is in his book Harpo speaks! Along with many other things.

[@rustykilt]

I think love is not too strong a word a word to describe how I feel about these two wonderful guys..I love their comedy, and the wonderful Persona they engender.. It’s obvious a lot of their success is use to the great affection and respect they have for each other.

[@almorgan68]

Absolute geniuses the comedy duo

[@alanjones6359]

NOBODY could touch them pure comic brilliance !!!!

[@davelarrywilz]

Alan Jones ~

[@kurtb8474]

I love their frequent runins with Charley Hall.

[@Turrican60]

Charlie Hall was simply brilliant as their eternal nemesis. It's actors like Charlie that deserve so much recognition for their wonderful, supporting work. The moment I see Charlie in a L+H film, I know I'm going to crack my ribs....he was just perfect.

[@howardleech8849]

Stan Laurel was born in Ulverston in Cumbria. UK and there is a Blue Plaque on the small house, that and the laurel and Hardy Museum

[@KingsWorld2015]

LOL the physics in this are much better than today's shit CGI effects!

[@victorwobschall3856]

We be laughing at these two clowns forevermore.Priceless fun.

[@steverudnick8946]

they always make me laugh it does not matter how many times i have seen their movies makes no difference

[@hebneh]

L&H movies were among the first to adapt comedic audio effects after the introduction of sound film. This includes, for example, the sound of breaking glass off-screen after some object has been thrown, or a loud thunk when someone gets hit on the head. We take these things for granted, but they were impossible in silent movies, and someone had to come up with the idea to use them.

[@fantochedollmaker7030]

I love how every revenge is so calm and elaborated. Don't just hit him with a spoon, take his hat and put it to a meat slicer as well!

[@ismaelpenalver4722]

I like when Hardy gets hit in the head from that lady and he waves goodbye to Stan.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Wonderful is the word, always will be a place for Stan and Ollie.

[@carstenkoloc5226]

Brilliant!!!

[@donnawilcock5774]

So incredibly funny. Masters of comedy!!!

[@davidtosh7200]

Laurel and Hardy in Perfect Day is like Big Business, the neighbor is demolish the car, while Stan and Ollie demolish the mean man's house.

[@MARKMANIATT]

In a thousand years L&H fans will be wiping away the tears!😆😆😆

[@brianoneill4470]

Just sheer genius

[@andrewcrispyful]

Funny, just funny . 2 modest comic genius,s . Makes you feel good cos it was in the hands of these 2men

[@cathytortorella688]

Hahaha So funy ! their car was cut in half Just looking at Laurel's face makes you laugh every time his into some mischief

[@errolhooker747]

In a word, 'Brilliant'. Thanks for the upload .

[@luismantaras6460]

Thanks for the selection!!

[@rikspring]

Utterly brilliant 😂

[@Thatfoxatthebowlinglane]

7:16 I love how everything falls after he crashed into to table

[@derekcamilleri8]

great absolutely great the best comedy team ever thanks for the post

[@DrumsTheWord]

The little wave at 6:51 was totally new. And copied the world over since. Brilliant!....also Stan's screams and "ouches" made it so much more funny. I don't what it was. The original Homer Simpson?!

[@horacetwiddlepass2714]

Drums - Close! The origin of Simpson's "Dohhh!" was Laurel and Hardy co-star James Finlayson. Matt Greoning always acknowledges that.

[@c.johnson1691]

What a great way to start my morning! I'm laughing like crazy.

[@barrythomas615]

With all due respect to the Marx Brothers, The Three Stooges, et al - L & H: BEST.COMEDY.TEAM.EVER!

[@euromusicfreak]

Love the Mark Brothers and Three Stooges, but you're right, these Two best ever

[@ronwhite8503]

@@euromusicfreak ditto.

[@kennethgross1993]

Laurel and Hardy's work is untouchable, a true art form. Thank you so much for Hal Roach who created and nurtured Stan and Ollie. The best of the best.

[@tonylaino2670]

Still watch them faithfully ......

[@robertpliszka8186]

Oni są suuuper ...takich jak Oni dwaj to już w naszych czasach nie ma...uwielbiam Ich oglądać...śmieszą mnie do łez.....niech teraz bawią Aniołki na drugim świecie 🤣😃😂😄😅😁

[@UberSynth]

I think the best buddies of Laurel and Hardy should include: Charlie Hall, Edger Kennedy, Mae busch and James Finlayson.

[@flaggerify]

Brilliant orchestrated pratfalls and stunts.

[@robertmiller1270]

Hal Roach, the comedic genius.

[@rossfergussson3810]

As a child growing up Laurel and Hardy were part of xmas, and easter as always about 9o/c each morning these guys would be on tv was the best comedy along with the other from that period who were original along with chaplin, WC Feilds, Arbarcle,lloyd, keaton, had no library to copy from. They were the first the originals. Sad that children today most have never been introduced to L+H or CC their comedy is a ageless class act.

[@kingflappy4827]

The same with me. I get up for breakfast.every morning after Christmas day.and they would be on never missed them.

[@waynemarvin5661]

Sorry, but you forgot to misspell Keaton.

[@johnneybeee6772]

Chickens come home 1931 is one of their best ; Ollie runs for mayor.

[@tonymostromable]

And the Spanish one is great too

[@alansmith1770]

The finest slapstick. God Bless them

[@allengumm1157]

Halleluiah or however you spell it, that was fun! So much joy to it all. Thanks for sharing!

[@rainjuice5774]

this is so good

[@jds9738]

Thank you for the laughter. Hilarious!

[@kittywampusdrums4963]

LAMO @7:15 the entire room implodes into a gravitational singularity

[@trxxxtr]

hey thanx for the upload. I loved it!!! Been thinking about having a L&H marathon watch soon. This only made me wanna watch them even more niw. thanx again.

[@PaulHagl]

yes, it was quite a marathon for me. Definitely worth it.

[@DavidJsmith-dk5tf]

@@PaulHagl Many thanks for producing Laurel and Hardy. I have been laughing at these guys since 1960. I laugh as much now, as I did then !

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Great comedy! What timing and great visual physical comedy dual!

[@peterd7603]

very few actors made it from silent films into talkies and lasted, L&H was one of the few to transcend into sound. They were even better with voices that matched them perfectly, unlike Chaplin, Keaton and Loyd.

[@catyear75]

Well produced! The boys would be proud! :-)

[@cyrilpeter1958]

Haven't laughed as much in ages.

[@loyoutuberitalianopiufamos6784]

*Simply the Best!* 🙌

[@MONK-7]

If only I could give 100 likes!

[@harpothehealer]

Brilliant, thanks for upload

[@PaulHagl]

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[@ritasohtun5185]

Phagl Productions

[@horacetwiddlepass2714]

This is the only set you need www.amazon.com/Laurel-Hardy-Collection-21-disc-Box/dp/B0001K2KE8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1533260976&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=laurel+and+hardy+universal+21+disc

[@RobinHood-hk5dk]

I have this and love evey timeless classic from the boys. Pure genius.

[@Hoople57]

No thank you. I've already had my fill; we've come a long way and I'm enjoying that. Peace.

[@delboytrotter8806]

No.......i like freeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@simwalk100]

a Great loving edit Phagl! I tried to link to my blog - Please re-consider letting it be posted on other websites - celebrate their best bits - share your work & the joy!

[@PaulHagl]

simon walker thanks for letting me know. I didn’t realise it would prevent sharing the link. You can put it on your blog now and thanks again.

[@simwalk100]

@@PaulHagl my sincere thanks, worthy of thebestsense.com/blog

[@edkfilms]

They were so great

[@henerygreen578]

not just liked....they were loved and ya cant say who was the better ............

[@josephgurzynski1053]

Very well put together!!1

[@gerpool7]

the greatest

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I always crack up laughing when I see someone fall over or similar, as long as they aren't hurt.. Even myself when I trip or slip on ice.. 7:53 Ollie trying to steer as his half of car falls over.. Priceless.

[@strummer-ze6ro]

Phagl Productions what a wonderful video, i absolutely loved it and i loved the way the music built up to the end, no one can match laurel and hardy

[@KMac329]

Great stuff!!

[@1950Grendel]

I don't know how much Charlie Hall was paid, but it wasn't enough.

[@maynerdkrebs1083]

1950Grendel That's the little tuff guy, can't recall his name? Charlie Hall. He's immortal now. Thanks to U grendel.