The Beagle Log, 25 August, 2007

Subject: The Beagle Log, 25 August, 2007 Sat 25 Aug 2007 - 1:52

Notable English Emigrants to the US

Laurel and Hardy were an American-based comedy duo who became famous during the early half of the 20th century for their work in motion pictures. The members of the duo were the thin British-born-and-reared Stan Laurel and his heavier American partner from the state of Georgia, Oliver Hardy. The pair are considered among the most famous and finest double acts in cinema history. Each brought talents from his solo career to the team.*

* From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_and_Hardy)

In the 50's Laurel and Hardy movies were a TV staple. I recall many enjoyable hours watching them. It has been many years since I have noticed any of their movies listed on TV (either broadcast channels or cable). Kids today are missing out.

Where was Stan Laurel born and what was his birth name?

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Don

Subject: Re: The Beagle Log, 25 August, 2007 Sat 25 Aug 2007 - 11:58

I know this!!! Very Happy

But will wait a while and see if anyone else answers it!! good stuff!!

Carole

PS: Clue - The answer should be found in another Topic somewhere within the Smith Chat Forums!! Cas.

Subject: Re: The Beagle Log, 25 August, 2007 Sat 25 Aug 2007 - 18:48

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Yes i think that we will have to sit this one out Carole as moderators and let the others have a go....

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Maxine
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Subject: Re: The Beagle Log, 25 August, 2007 Sun 26 Aug 2007 - 18:16

Sorry for my tardy reply. I was occupied yesterday in taking my wife to wedding shower for our future daughter-in-law.

Anyway the answer to the question is:

Arthur Stanley Jefferson (aka Stan Laurel) was born in Ulverston, England which was then in Lancashire but now is in Cumbria, on the 16th of June 1890.

See http://laurel-and-hardy-museum.co.uk/stanolly.htm for more details.

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Don