Babes in Toyland (1934)

Stan Laurel dan Hardy Oliver bintang dalam salah satu filem percutian kegemaran saya, Babe in Toyland (link affiliate) atau March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934). Ia biasanya ditunjukkan di sekitar Kesyukuran. Filem ini mempunyai Stan Laurel sebagai Stannie Dum dan Oliver Hardy sebagai Ollie Dee, yang cuba untuk membantu Ibu Peep, wanita tua kecil dalam kasut.

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Still from Babes in Toyland (1934) from Public Domain

Barnaby, the wicked money lender, is threatening Mother Peep with foreclosure on her shoe home. Barnaby also has designs on Little Bo-Peep. Little Bo-Peep is in love with Tom-Tom. Stan and Ollie must earn money to help Mother Peep keep her home.

Walau bagaimanapun, the toy maker fires them for breaking up his shop with the wooden soldiers. Stan and Ollie must find a way to rescue Mother Peep and confront Barnaby to save Toyland.

Stan Laurel dilahirkan sebagai Arthur Stanley Jefferson pada bulan Jun 16, 1890 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England. Stan acted in silent films for Hal Roach among other directors, He was paired with Oliver Hardy in early talking short films. Both men tasted their first real success as a team. Stan was going to pursue directing and writing until he started teaming with Oliver Hardy. They knew they struck gold.

Oliver Hardy dilahirkan Novell Hardy pada Januari 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia. Oliver was working in silent films, when he was injured. He was paired with Stan Laurel after the accident. Laurel and Hardy had a strong chemistry on and off the screen. Unlike a lot of comedy teams, they were good friends off screen. Stan and Oliver often vacationed together. They would enjoy a fruitful 30 year partnership.

Stan Laurel was the work horse and comic genius. He did almost all of the writing and directing for their films. Oliver Hardy was happy to let his friend take the lead. He would often play golf, while Stan edited and produced the final film product.

Oliver Hardy died on August 7, 1957 pada usia 65. Stan would live until February 23, 1965, when he died at age of 74 due to a heart attack. He refused to perform ever again without Hardy. He never got over the loss of his good friend.

This film runs about 77 minit. If you watch this film, it will become one of your holiday favorites too.

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