Laurel & Hardy

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Summary: Laurel & Hardy's film work is given a broader and better pic
Review: In his third book about the films of L&H.Dr.John McCabe and his two co authors:The Late Al Kilgore and Mr.Richard W.Bann.Gives us all a broader insight into the team's work.Laurel & Hardy uses photos,an indepth text and the use of derbies as a raitings device to show us all the evolution and development of the best of the team's work and their dilliegnce in creating their classic comedies.The book also gives some insight into the working atmosphere of The Hal Roach Studios and some insight into the boy's forgetable films made at Fox And MGM during the 1940's and their last film together shot in Cannes' ,France:"Atoll K"/"Utopia!".There is also some tributes to the team in the section"For Stan & Ollie!".Which features honors from such performers and personalities as:Hans Conried,Eddie Cantor,Lou Costell,Patsy Kelly(Who performed with the boys in "Pick A Star!"),Marvin Hatley(The Roach Studio's resident musical director and the compoesor of "The Cukoo Song"/L&H's Theme song),Orson Bean,Leslie Halliwell,Marcel Marceau,Dick Van Dyke,Groucho Marx and Lenny Bruce.For anyone..who wants to see the creation of L&H's best films? This is one book to have.Bravo Jack Al & Dick.Kevin S.Butler.