Rent Laurel and Hardy: Way Out West: Vol.3 (1937)
4.1 of 5 from 79 ratings
3h 27min
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- Synopsis:
- Regarded as the most popular of Laurel & Hardys feature-length films, not least for the Trail of the Lonesome Pine song, 'Way Out West' sees Stan and Ollie visiting the town of Brushwood Gulch to deliver the deed of a gold mine, only to be deceived by James Finlayson, playing a villainous saloon-keeper. A great favourite among Laurel & Hardy admirers, Finlayson is featured elsewhere in this compilation through the classic L&H shorts 'One Good Turn' and 'Thicker Than Water'.
Episodes Comprise:
- Way Out West (b/w)
- Way Out West (colourised)
- One Good Turn (b/w)
- One Good Turn (colourised)
- Thicker Than Water (b/w)
- Thicker Than Water (colourised) - Actors:
- Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson
- Directors:
- James W. Horne
- Others:
- Marvin Hatley
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy
- Collections:
- 10 Films to Watch if You Like Stan & Ollie, 10 Films to Watch if You Like: EO, Cinema's Most Memorable Comedy Double Acts, Films & TV by topic, Films to Watch If You Like...
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Comedy western. - Laurel and Hardy: Way Out West: Vol.3 review by Steve
It's not obvious why anyone would trust Laurel and Hardy with delivering the valuable deed to one of the world's most profitable goldmines, and true to form they mistakenly leave it in the hands of a crooked saloon keeper (James Finlayson) and his mercenary moll rather than the exploited sweetheart (Rosina Lawrence) it was intended for.
Soon Stan and Ollie are breaking into the premises, trying to get it back. With only our heroes to protect the rights of the bullied youngster against the finagling Finlayson makes the audience really root for them. Which is awful, given how hopeless they are.
The standout scene is the duo forcing entry into the upper room of the saloon using a pulley, with a donkey at one end and Mr. Hardy at the other. The donkey ends up on the balcony. There's some fine comedy arising from Stan trying to get a locket over Ollie's head without opening the clasp.
Laurel and Hardy are at the peak of their craft. Every visual gag and character reveal is perfectly honed. There's some singing and dancing but this adds a little warmth rather than unwelcome diversion. There's a meagre budget and a minor director, but as always, the stars transcend the production.
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