THE MUSIC BOX (Released to Theaters 1932)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Music Box—comical short film—has a unique  story that entertains and earns its watch.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Laurel and Hardy attempt to deliver a piano up a long series of stairs. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director James Parrott for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Hal Roach for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This short film is a one-time, quick watch that is comical and tells a good story. Know that it can be a bit redundant in places. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

BELOW ZERO (Released To Theaters USA 1930)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Below Zero—Laurel and Hardy short film—is a simple film that provides a comical watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  Two street performers during a hard winter have a tough time making money. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director James Parrott for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Hal Roach for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is one of Laurel and Hardy's better watches.  Video Critique Available Here:

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BRATS (Released to Theaters USA 1930)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Brats—Laurel and Hardy short film—act as the children in this movie and as the adults. It's interesting to see how they used staging 'tricks' to make that happen on camera. Watch for Oliver Hardy singing. This film is a afternoon watch that tells a good story. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  Stan and Oliver are taking care of their two sons for their wives and it is not easy.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director James Parrott for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Hal Roach for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This film is still a good watch. It's one of the few times Oliver Hardy appears without a mustache in his movies. The acting works at the good/suitable level.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

COUNTY HOSPITAL (Released to Theaters USA 1932)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  County Hospital—much better film than Midnight Patrol—presents the expected Laurel-Hardy comedy skit. It's fun and tells a cute story. The presentation and portrayal are well done. Good work for everyone involved in production. Film Poster Courtesy of  Google Images  Storyline  Stan Laurel goes to see Oliver Hardy in the hospital to see how he is doing with his broken leg.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director James Parrott for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Hal Roach for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a suitable film and fun for the whole family. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers