Silent Moves 1:4
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Questions and Answers

Who attended Laurel's funeral?

  • Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton
  • Dick Van Dyke and Buster Keaton (correct)
  • Oliver Hardy and Dick Van Dyke
  • Oliver Hardy and Charlie Chaplin
  • What was Oliver Hardy's original name?

  • Oliver Laurel
  • Norvell Hardy (correct)
  • Babe Hardy
  • Oliver Norvell
  • Where was Oliver Hardy born?

  • New York City, New York
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Harlem, Georgia (correct)
  • Santa Monica, California
  • When did Oliver Hardy die?

    <p>1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many feature films did Laurel and Hardy make for Hal Roach studios?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Laurel and Hardy film was released in 1927?

    <p>Putting Pants on Philip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Laurel and Hardy film was released in 1937?

    <p>Way Out West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Laurel and Hardy film is considered to be one of their most influential works?

    <p>Sons of the Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played Oliver Hardy in the biographical comedy film 'Stan and Ollie'?

    <p>John C. Reilly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many films did Laurel and Hardy release in total?

    <p>107</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were Laurel and Hardy?

    <p>A duo of comedic actors and performers in the 1930s through 1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dynamic between Laurel and Hardy in their films?

    <p>Two friends who consistently made mistakes and had slapstick comedy scenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Stan Laurel's real name?

    <p>Arthur Stanley Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Laurel sign a contract with Hal Roach Studios?

    <p>1925</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Laurel after Hardy's death?

    <p>He never acted again but wrote pieces for other actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Laurel and Hardy

    • Dick Van Dyke, Chuck McCann, and Forrest Tucker attended Laurel's funeral.

    Oliver Hardy's Life

    • Oliver Hardy's original name was Norvell Hardy.
    • He was born on January 18, 1892, in Harlem, Georgia.
    • Oliver Hardy died on August 7, 1957.

    Laurel and Hardy's Film Career

    • They made 32 feature films for Hal Roach studios.
    • Their 1927 film was "The Battle of the Century".
    • Their 1937 film was "Way Out West".
    • "Sons of the Desert" (1933) is considered one of their most influential works.

    Biographical Film

    • John C. Reilly played Oliver Hardy in the biographical comedy film 'Stan and Ollie'.

    Laurel and Hardy's Total Films and Legacy

    • Laurel and Hardy released a total of 106 films.
    • They were a comedy duo known for their unique blend of slapstick humor and comedic timing.

    The Dynamic Between Laurel and Hardy

    • Stan Laurel played the naive, innocent, and childlike character, while Oliver Hardy played the authoritative and pompous character.

    Stan Laurel's Life

    • Stan Laurel's real name was Arthur Stanley Jefferson.
    • He signed a contract with Hal Roach Studios in 1925.

    After Hardy's Death

    • After Oliver Hardy's death, Stan Laurel stopped performing and focused on writing and directing.

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