First up is “Sons of the Desert” (1933) starring Stan Lauren, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, and Dorothy Christy (https://youtu.be/SVQHveBaBX8?si=_4mJexRMwC9KITk5)
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Laurel & Hardy | "Sons of the Desert" | FULL MOVIE, FEATURE | Slapstick Comedy, Golden Hollywood

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Oliver Hardy’s wife is played by Australian-American actress Mae Busch, who appeared in many Laurel & Hardy films from 1927’s “Love ‘em and Weep” to 1936’s “The Bohemian Girl”
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They Boys’ new friend is none other than Hal Roach Studios star Charley Chase
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Stan Laurel’s wife is played by opera singer and actress Dorothy Christie. “Sons of the Desert” was her only appearance in a Laurel and Hardy film
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And now “On the Loose” (1931) starring Zasu Pitts and Thelma Todd (https://youtu.be/d7Qtzm_TWmE?si=Z0auB_0UhBIgfOZj)
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On The Loose (1931) Thelma Todd | Zasu Pitts | Laurel & Hardy cameo | Pre-Code Comedy Short

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“On the Loose” (1931) stars the comedic team of Zasu Pitts and Thelma Todd. They made 17 shorts for Hal Roach Studios and are considered the precursor to famous female comedy teams like Lucy & Ethel and Laverne & Shirley
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“On the Loose” also features a cameo by Laurel & Hardy!
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Our final film is “The Music Box” (1932) starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy (https://youtu.be/iy7YuAj3xd8?si=IO5ebn8942ViPY5v)
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Laurel & Hardy Show | "The Music Box" | FULL EPISODE | Oscar winner | Comedy, Golden Hollywood

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The Sisyphean steps Laurel and Hardy struggle with in “The Music Box” are real steps that exist in the Silverlake district of Los Angeles. There’s even a historical plaque and street sign there now
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@analgesicsleep It's a nice area in East Holleywood. Between Griffith park and downtown. #retroview
@MatthewTitus88 I wonder what the rate of broken pianos is in the area🤔
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