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Scott MacGillivray, author of several notable works, presents an expanded edition of his acclaimed book chronicling the later careers of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. This new edition offers over 50 percent more content, featuring fresh insights and previously unpublished information about the duo's history. Readers will discover intriguing details, such as which 1940s comedy was withheld from release for nearly four years, their biggest hit from that era, and a film nearly shut down by federal intervention. The book delves into Stan and Ollie's unrealized projects, including five feature films, two TV series, and two Broadway shows. It is a must-read for fans of the iconic comedy team. Praise for the first edition highlights its engaging writing and the author's ability to challenge conventional wisdom. Critics commend MacGillivray for providing a wealth of new information and context that reassesses the duo's films, making this edition an essential resource for admirers of Laurel and Hardy. The book's depth and affection for its subjects set it apart from typical academic texts, ensuring its place as the definitive study of their later years.
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Laurel & Hardy, Macgillivray Scott Macgillivray, Scott Macgillivray
- Language
- Released
- 2009
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Laurel & Hardy
- Subtitle
- From the Forties Forward, Expanded Edition
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN10
- 1440172390
- ISBN13
- 9781440172397
- Series
- Description
- Scott MacGillivray, author of several notable works, presents an expanded edition of his acclaimed book chronicling the later careers of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. This new edition offers over 50 percent more content, featuring fresh insights and previously unpublished information about the duo's history. Readers will discover intriguing details, such as which 1940s comedy was withheld from release for nearly four years, their biggest hit from that era, and a film nearly shut down by federal intervention. The book delves into Stan and Ollie's unrealized projects, including five feature films, two TV series, and two Broadway shows. It is a must-read for fans of the iconic comedy team. Praise for the first edition highlights its engaging writing and the author's ability to challenge conventional wisdom. Critics commend MacGillivray for providing a wealth of new information and context that reassesses the duo's films, making this edition an essential resource for admirers of Laurel and Hardy. The book's depth and affection for its subjects set it apart from typical academic texts, ensuring its place as the definitive study of their later years.