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Stan Laurel’s Eulogy

Stan Laurel’s Eulogy Delivered by Dick Van Dyke on February 26, 1965 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA. Thirty years ago, when the latest Laurel and Hardy movie played in my hometown in Illinois, I attended the Saturday matinees.

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Jimmy Finlayson biography

Jimmy Finlayson – August 27, 1887 – October 9, 1953 Jimmy Finlayson, best known for his recurring roles in various Laurel and Hardy films as their foil, was born James Henderson Finlayson on August 27, 1887 in Larbert, Scotland, to … Continue reading

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Laurel and Hardy – great comedy film duo, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy

Laurel and Hardy.  Stan and Ollie.  Skinny and Fatty.  In Italy, they are known as Stallio and Ollio.  In Germany they are known as Dick und Doof (“Fatty” and “Stupid” ).  Whatever they are called, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are two … Continue reading

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Oliver Hardy biography – Laurel and Hardy – another fine mess you’ve gotten me into!

Oliver Hardy Biography (January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) Oliver Hardy’s Early Years On January 18, 1892, Norvell Hardy was born in Harlem, Georgia. It wasn’t until many years later that he adopted his father’s name, Oliver, as his own—as … Continue reading

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Biography of Stan Laurel, of Laurel and Hardy – I’m sorry, Ollie!

Biography of Arthur Stanley Jefferson, aka Stan Laurel (June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965) Laurel and Hardy in Danza Art Print Stan Laurel, the tall, thin, “dumb” half of the team of Laurel and Hardy, is an interesting individual in … Continue reading

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