Busy Bodies (1933)

Ξ October 12th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ 1933 |

Fast Download: Busy Bodies (1933)

For one-stop convenience, you can’t beat this handy compilation of Laurel Hardy classics. Although it’s modestly priced and packaged, this DVD packs plenty of extras along with Stan Ollie’s finest feature and several of the comedy duo’s best-loved “talkie” shorts. Sons of the Desert (1933) is the crown jewel in any LH collection, and with Charley Chase as their stellar comedy costar, the boys reached the pinnacle of their unique partnership, playing a pair of Fez-wearing “Sons of the Desert” sneaking off to a convention in Chicago, but their wives discover the ruse with hilarious results. For LH fans, it simply doesn’t get any better than this, although 1932′s “The Music Box” shares equal status–and a 1932 Oscar® for Best Comedy Short–in the LH pantheon. The remaining shorts on the disc (“Another Fine Mess,” “Busy Bodies,” and “County Hospital”) were produced during the prime of Stan Ollie’s sound-era success (1930-33), each boasting their own timeless bits and flawless routines. Abundant laughs are virtually guaranteed.