Classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy star in this tale of of two husbands who convince their wives they need to take a sea cruise to recuperate from illness. But when the wives see... more
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A Right Pair Of Geniuses! Review ofLaurel And Hardy - No. 13 - Sons Of The Desert And Related Shorts DVDby
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Advantages: Fantastic Comedy. Disadvantages: Mostly B/w and some silent.
...pair of comedy genuises called Laurel and Hardy.
I bought this DVD entitled 'Sons Of The Desert' and Related Shorts on Saturday, and watched it on Sunday with my husband, who has the same taste as me in films fortunately lol!
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For those of you who don't know these two wonderful comdians (who are you?????), then I shall say that you simply must see at least one of their films, as love 'em or loathe 'em, you need ... ...him, and also the way Laurel cries in that panicky way! It is sooo very funny! It is certainly their trademark comdey, and what a trademark!
As you may have guessed, I am passionate about these two, and think they are two of the funniest actors that ever lived!
You may not like them if your idea of comedy doesn't include slapstick, but do give then a try before you dismiss them!
It is best to watch the B/W version first, and then the colour so ...
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Laurel And Hardy - No. 13 - Sons Of The Desert And Related Shorts DVD
Main specs
Actor(s): Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Dorothy Christy, Charley Chase
Director(s): William A. Seiter
Genre: Comedy
Classification: Universal
Production Year: 1934
Colour: Black & White / Colour
Running Time: 3 hours 8 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: The comic shorts include: a restored black-and-white version of 'Sons Of The Desert', a computer-colour version of 'Sons Of The Desert', a restored black-and-white version of 'On The Wrong Trek' and restored black-and-white versions of the silent comedies with music 'We Faw Down' and 'Their Purple Moment'.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 03/05/2004
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 822 259 4
Barcode: 5050582225945
DVD Description
Classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy star in this tale of of two husbands who convince their wives they need to take a sea cruise to recuperate from illness. But when the wives see their husbands in a cinema newsreel--whooping it up on board the ship--their homecoming proves to be more than the lads bargained for. Plus a selection of related short films.
Languages
Main Language: English
Hearing Impaired Language: English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital Mono
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo English Dolby Digital Mono English
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