The Laurel and Hardy Films

This is a film-by-film study of the Laurel and Hardy films, from the silent era into the 1950s. Laurel and Hardy successfully transitioned from silent films to sound, from short films to features, and when the culture changed in the 1940s, the duo's films adapted once again. By discussing each film, this book takes the reader through Laurel and Hardy's entire career including sustained popularity and an Oscar win. These comedies remain enjoyable to new generations in the 21st century. ABOUT THE AUTHOR James L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar who has written over 35 books on various aspects of cinema's rich history. His books are always film-by-film studies of an actor or filmmaker's work. Neibaur is also an artist whose work has appeared in Gallery shows. His articles and essays have appeared in Cineaste, Film Quarterly, Senses of Cinema, and many other magazines and websites.

This is a film-by-film study of the Laurel and Hardy films, from the silent era into the 1950s. Laurel and Hardy successfully transitioned from silent films to sound, from short films to features, and when the culture changed in the 1940s, the duo's films adapted once again. By discussing each film, this book takes the reader through Laurel and Hardy's entire career including sustained popularity and an Oscar win. These comedies remain enjoyable to new generations in the 21 st century. ABOUT THE AUTHOR James L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar who has written over 35 books on various aspects of cinema's rich history. His books are always film-by-film studies of an actor or filmmaker's work. Neibaur is also an artist whose work has appeared in Gallery shows. His articles and essays have appeared in Cineaste, Film Quarterly, Senses of Cinema, and many other magazines and websites.