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Laurel and Hardy were a British-American comedy duo act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and American Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). Starting their career as a duo in the silent film era, they later successfully transitioned to "talkies". From the late 1920s to the mid-1950s, they were internationally famous for their slapstick comedy, with Laurel playing the clumsy, childlike friend to Hardy's pompous bully. Their signature theme song, known as "The Cuckoo Song", "Ku-Ku", or "The Dance of the Cuckoos" was heard over their films' opening credits, and became as emblematic of them as their bowler hats.
Oliver Norvell Hardy was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.
Billy West was a film actor, producer, and director. Active during the silent film era, he is best known as a semi-successful Charlie Chaplin impersonator. Beyond acting, he also directed shorts in the 1910s and 20s, as well as produced films. West ultimately retired in 1935.
The Band Master is a 1917 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Slave is a 1917 American silent comedy film starring Billy West and featuring Oliver Hardy. It was unusual for a silent film in that, because it told its story so plainly, subtitles or intertitles were not considered necessary. It is not known whether the film currently survives.
The Stranger is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Prints of this film survive in private collections and it has been released on DVD.
Bright and Early is a 1918 American short comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. This short is preserved in the Library of Congress's collection.
His Day Out is a surviving 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Orderly is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Scholar is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Messenger is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The Handy Man is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
Playmates is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
Beauties in Distress is a 1918 American comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
Business Before Honesty is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
Hello Trouble is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Like many American films of the time, Hello Trouble was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. For example, the Chicago Board of Censors required a cut, in Reel 2, of eight scenes with a couple in a sliding bed.
Painless Love is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
The King of the Kitchen is a 1918 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
Straight and Narrow may refer to:
Ethel Marie Burton Palmer was an American comedic film actress.
