Why Technical Flaws made the LAUREL & HARDY Movies BETTER (film analysis / review)

Laurel and Hardy’s brand of comedy is much more intelligent than even their fans give them credit. This video explores how L&H’s technically flawed filmmaking style was used for additional comedy effect, which arguably has contributed to their strong longevity with modern audiences nearly 100 years on.

[@davebooshty299]

23:27 I've seen a few videos recently showing how Harold Loydd did similar tricks especially the movie / short where hes hanging from a huge clock too.

[@moviearchaeologist9655]

Yes, Harold Lloyd in Safety Last. I think Lloyd was with producer Hal Roach at one point too (the same producer for L&H)

[@rhysseddon7279]

I completely agree

[@ninfilms]

Laurel and Hardy were geniuses. I couldn't imagine the ghost and flying bat would work with CGI. I wouldn't call it flaws as they audience would go with the joke and with Laurel and Hardy comedy timing. Also it uses the filmmakers and audiences imagination.

[@moviearchaeologist9655]

Yeah, it's a strange thought. Some of the "flaws" in L&H were intended, but they're the kind of flaws that modern filmmakers typically would not do and probably would be looked down upon by critics and audiences if made today.

[@ninfilms]

@@moviearchaeologist9655 probably the last timing a film used a lack of production value to their advantage is monty python and the holy grail which a killer rabbit is a puppet. A coconut was used for horse sound effects. What I respect about the coconut was down to the production could not afford horses. Would the humour have worked if King Arthur rode on a horse, I doubt it. The comedy timing would of been different. I feel the film only works with good storytelling and creativity and the audience going with the joke. Yes there are audience that would look down their noses on something that looks fake. Then again some audience even hate a film that black and white or film scratches or even subtitles. Again if a film has got great storytelling and acting the audience will like.

[@moviearchaeologist9655]

@@ninfilms Holy Grail is a masterpiece. Did you know btw that there was a horse briefly shown in one scene... When a knight on his horse chops off a historian's head!

[@ninfilms]

@@moviearchaeologist9655 yes The Holy Grail is a masterpiece. I preferred it that than Life of Brian as the Holy Grail was the first film that introduced me to Monty python. Yes I was aware of the real horse in the film. I am still trying to point out that the cheapness of the film worked in its favour due to a talented cast and crew just letting themselves go and have fun.