Laurel & Hardy: Seeing Double (Documentary)

Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy were one of the greatest comedy duos of all-time and still delight audiences with their skilful, slapstick antics - but who were the men behind the comedy masks? How did a thin Englishman come to be paired with an amply proportioned funny man from America's deep south? Take a journey and find all the answers and more... including a visit to the Laurel & Hardy Museum.

Directed & Produced by Liam Dale
Written & Narrated by Barnaby Eaton-Jones


00:00 Full documentary
02:59 Exploration of the lives of iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, from their humble beginnings to worldwide fame.
08:08 Exploration of early life and career defining events of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
15:40 Struggles and aspirations of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in the early days of their careers.
22:07 The journey of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy from individual acts to a successful comedy duo.
29:26 Exploration of Laurel and Hardy's personal lives, struggles, and success in the film industry.
36:17 The tumultuous personal lives of Laurel and Hardy intertwined with their successful film career.
43:31 Exploration of Laurel and Hardy's personal lives, film career, and decline in 20th Century Fox.
51:02 Exploration of the lives and careers of Laurel and Hardy, iconic comedy duo, culminating in their individual legacies.
57:26 Exploration of the timeless comedic duo Laurel & Hardy, highlighting their childlike charm and enduring legacy.


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