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Re: Stan Laurel - My Hero
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:48 pm
by colonel
The Hoad Monument is worthy of a climb as well- always wanted to see that.
Re: Stan Laurel - My Hero
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:11 pm
by Pervert
Laurel was brilliant.
Anyone remember that rumour that did the rounds some years back, about Clint Eastwood being Stan's son?
Re: Stan Laurel - My Hero
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:20 pm
by Guilbert
There is a small Laurel and Hardy museum in Ulverston.
Of course few realise that this "simple" man was in fact the brains behind the duo, writing many of their scripts, coming up with routines, even directing some of their films.
Re: Stan Laurel - My Hero
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:09 pm
by Bob Singleton
Sadly the old Hartleys brewery closed about 10/12 years ago... made some of the best bitter I've ever tasted.
Try and visit Swarthmore Hall, where the Quaker movement was founded
Re: Stan Laurel - My Hero
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:37 pm
by thecocker
They are my heroes too. Love them even after all these years and seeing their films time and again.
Re: Stan Laurel - My Hero
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:12 pm
by The Last Word
Guilbert wrote:
> Of course few realise that this "simple" man was in fact the
> brains behind the duo, writing many of their scripts, coming up
> with routines, even directing some of their films.
Indeed so. However, you do hear this trotted out from time to time in an 'I'm in the know' manner and I'm often left wondering if they've actually seen the God-like L & H recently. It's all very well being talented behind the camera, but the crucial part was always on-screen, and on-screen Oliver Hardy's contibution is phenomenal. Arguably the best physical comedian there's ever been. Take a bow, big guy.