Laurel & Hardy: Rare Interview with an Iconic Comedy Duo (1947) | British Pathé

British Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy were two comedy legends of the early Classical Hollywood era. This slapstick duo are being interviewed by Pathé interviewer, John Parsons, onboard the Queen Elizabeth liner ship which is arriving in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Also onboard is the legendary film noir actress Barbara Stanwyck.

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Rare Laurel and Hardy Interview, 1947. British Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy were two comedy legends of the early Classical Hollywood era. The slapstick duo are being interviewed by Pathé interviewer John Parsons onboard the Queen Elizabeth liner ship which is arriving in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Also onboard is the legendary film noir actress Barbara Stanwyck.

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[landishehu]

These two were two great people of humor, their humor never dies.

[sterlingstauffer]

"If any of you cry at my funeral, I'll never speak to you again"

- Stan laurel

[ronson]

The sweetest guys in comedy. No ugly falling out, always charming in interviews, and still every bit as funny as they were 80-some years ago.

[garudez]

these guys are timeless... one century has almost passed and their comedy is STILL at the top. Pure genius, I love you so much guys

[Aztecius]

They say people die twice - first when the body dies, and second when that person's name is mentioned for the last time. These guys will never die a second time.

[balajikulasekaran]

They will always be the greatest comedy duo ever.

[macmiles]

Two fine blokes. They'll never be another duo like this again. R.I.P. Laurel & Hardy

[THE-HammerMan]

When Stan Laurel finally passed on to heaven, Oliver Hardy was the first to greet him: "Well here's another fine mess you've gotten us into!"

[peace-yvqd]

Stan Laurel was asked during one of his last interviews what he thought made them so loved all over the world. His answer. He honestly had no idea. 

[uapnewdiscoveryimages]

As an adult I watch the skill and mastery that washed over me as a child, I knew it was brilliantly funny but some of the subtle interplay between the two of them is pure genius. Very rare, no one comes close in my humble opinion!

[bigjohno]

Superstars.Geniuses. A gift to the world.

[bibleredpill]

I can just imagine Oliver moving his shoe on top of Stans foot initiating their “you’re standing on my foot” routine they’ve used in times past. A real comedy team

[tweecqproductions]

Absolute legends... what a charisma those guys had..

[wilhard]

Two loveable guys that could make you cry from laughing so hard and not a single word of foul language nor demeaning anyone. The trash pretending to be comedians today don't have a 100th the talent of these two men.

[kikionthetrailoflove]

The chemistry they had was so unique. Incredible duo, the greatest in my humble opinion.

[jond]

CLASS!!! Total class. That is what we're missing today, and regrettably, we will never get back.

[Bricray]

A rare opportunity to hear Stan Laurel speaking in his natural voice.

[hungfao]

It seems they were the rare instance of a comedy duo that actually liked each other enough to socialize away from the studios.

[stevenschiffel]

Stan Laurel does not have to say a word & you're cracking up. Two timeless comedians. Their material never gets old.

[tennisguyky]

Grew up with these fine gentlemen. Laughter and joy. Pure class.