Laurel and Hardy Movies: Essential Films
While much of Laurel and Hardy's most celebrated work exists in their short films, these five features represent a highly recommended selection of their full-length comedies.
These films capture everything that made the duo legendary - from the fraternal lodge antics of Sons of the Desert to the musical Western charm of Way Out West. Each represents peak Laurel and Hardy, offering newcomers the essential feature-length experience without overwhelming them with their complete filmography.
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Pardon Us
During Prohibition, Stan and Ollie find themselves in prison after Stan accidentally sells their homemade beer to a police officer.
Sons of the Desert
Stan and Ollie lie to their wives about taking a health cruise when they're actually sneaking off to attend their lodge convention, leading to predictable comedic complications.
Our Relations
Two sailors encounter a series of comedic mix-ups when they meet their long-lost twin brothers in this classic Laurel and Hardy comedy where the duo plays dual roles.
Way Out West
Stan and Ollie attempt to deliver a gold mine deed to a deceased prospector's daughter, but must outwit her scheming guardian who wants the valuable claim for himself.
Block-Heads
Stan Laurel has been patrolling WWI trenches for 20 years, unaware the war ended, until Oliver Hardy discovers him and brings him home in this classic comedy duo adventure.
Other Film Series
Abbott and Costello
The legendary comedy duo's complete 36-film anthology spanning 16 years of slapstick, wordplay, and iconic routines.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
A family franchise following the musical adventures of three singing chipmunks across both animated and live-action formats spanning nearly three decades.
Herbie
The adventures of a sentient Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie across decades of racing and comedy.
Peanuts
Animated feature films based on Charles M. Schulz's popular comic strip, following Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang through standalone adventures.
Pitch Perfect
A musical comedy trilogy following the Barden Bellas a cappella group through college competitions and beyond graduation.
Road to...
Classic Hollywood buddy comedy series starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope as they embark on adventures in exotic locations, with Dorothy Lamour as their frequent co-star.