Silent Clowns Film Series: ROCKIN' THE ROACH! - Wave Two

TWICE TWO....OR...."REDUX A LA ROACH" 

When sound arrived, the folks at Roach sometimes looked back at their silent output for ideas for new productions. Two fascinating side-by side examples are films in which both Laurel & Hardy appear in both the originals and remakes!

Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy in DUCK SOUP (1927)
Laurel & Hardy with James Finlayson and Thelma Todd in ANOTHER FINE MESS (1930)
Laurel & Hardy with Mae Busch and Thelma Todd in CHICKENS COME HOME (1931) 
Stan Laurel, James Finlayson and Mae Busch in FEED 'EM AND WEEP (1927)

Prints for this program courtesy of Jack Roth

The Silent Clowns Film Series is ecstatic to continue to celebrate the centenary of Hollywood's greatest comedy studio, fondly known as "The Lot of Fun," and its founder-producer, the legendary Hal Roach.

Just the name, "The Hal Roach Studios" elicits smiles and happy memories from classic comedy fans.  Hundreds of delightful, imaginative comedy concoctions, featuring the likes of Harold Lloyd, Charley Chase, Laurel & Hardy, 'Our Gang,' Max Davidson, and a merry-go-round of cracker-jack supporting players set a tone and style that has never been equaled or duplicated.  We're thrilled to be spotlighting and showcasing some of our favorite and most beloved comedy performers and creators in films from a studio whose prolific output remains the gold standard from "The Golden Age of Comedy."

Live piano accompaniment for all films by Ben Model 

The Library for the Performing Arts is proud to offer free admission to programs on a first come, first served basis. Admission lines form one hour prior to each program.  At that time one ticket is provided per person. Tickets are not available for advance reservation and saving seats is not permitted. General admission seating. Call 212.642.0142 for more detailed information. All programs are subject to last minute change or cancellation.