The Boys: The Cinematic World of Laurel and Hardy

by Scott Allen Nollen

Book Overview

The Boys provides new ways to view and evaluate the work of this famous comedy team. The initial chapter summarizes the critical reception of the two and compares Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy to other contemporary comedians. Brief biographies analyze their early solo films and the development of the team. Special attention is given to the team's cinematic and comic style, use of camera techniques, early sound practice, and gag development...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786411155
• ISBN13: 9780786411153
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 167 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher