Sons of the Desert: My review
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FreeHugs — 2 years ago(December 07, 2023 12:07 AM)
I have this on dvd as part of the Laurel and Hardy Essential comedy collection box set. (It's a great 10 disc set with over 32 hours of material, including all of the sound shorts — 40, made between 1929 and 1935, as well as the feature-length “Pardon Us” (1931), “Pack Up Your Troubles” (1932), “Sons of the Desert” (1933), “The Bohemian Girl” (1936), “Our Relations” (1936), “Way Out West” (1937), “Swiss Miss” (1938), “Block-Heads” (1938), “A Chump at Oxford” (1940) and “Saps at Sea” (1940). Plus there are special features including commentaries and a tribute to the duo. I recommend it to fans of classic comedy.) I really enjoy this film. This type of comedy works for me and I laughed quite a bit at the antics of Laurel and Hardy. Their performances are a lot of fun and they had wonderful chemistry together. I liked the wives performances too. The screenplay is delightful, with many funny lines and amusing moments. The direction by William A. Seiter, a really underrated and sadly mostly forgotten director, is pitch perfect for the material. Sons of the Desert is such a fun romp and a delightful blast. This is one of my all time favourite classic comedies. 10/10
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spiderwort — 2 years ago(December 08, 2023 04:17 AM)
Couldn't agree more about Laurel and Hardy. From shorts to features, they were truly brilliant talents, always a joy to watch. And
Sons of the Desert
is one of their best. I really need to get this box set. And now you've made me want to watch again their great short,
The Music Box
. What a joy that one is. I've been to those steps in L.A. where they carried that piano up, and I was astounded when I saw it in person, knowing how difficult it was for them to do what they did. Thanks for the reminder of this very talented duo, and for your mention of the box set. I will see it out.