Laurel and Hardy Museum

19/06/2026

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16/06/2026

Happy birthday Stanley who was born on this day in 1890, thanks for all the laughs.

09/06/2026

COMING TO BLU-RAY FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION ON JULY 28th!
NEW 2026 1080p HD Master from 4K scan of Nitrate protection elements

BONNIE SCOTLAND (1935)
MSRP: $24.98
BD-50
Running Time: 81 Minutes
B&W
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio Specs: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: English SDH
NOT RATED
SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary by Laurel & Hardy aficionados Leonard Maltin and Richard W. Bann; L&H feature excerpts from HOLLYWOOD PARTY [1934] (HD) and PICK A STAR [1937] (HD), Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, June Lang, William Janney, James Finlayson
Directed by James W. Horne
Stan Laurel (himself), the black sheep of the MacLaurel clan, and his pal Oliver Hardy (himself) stow away on a ship bound for Scotland to claim Laurel's share of his late uncle Angus Ian MacLaurel's estate. But Laurel's inheritance consists of a snuffbox and a dusty pair of bagpipes. MacLaurel leaves his fortune to his beautiful granddaughter, Lorna (June Lang), on the condition that she travels to the Raj and stay with her aunt Lady Violet Ormsby (Anne Grey) and Lady Vi's handsome brother, Colonel Gregor MacGregor (Vernon Steele). Meanwhile Laurel and Hardy are inadvertently drafted into His Majesty's Army and sent to India with Lorna's true love, Alan Douglas (William Janney). Now, in a tale of heroism, romance and incredible dumb luck, Laurel and Hardy will stop a native revolt, thwart Lady Violet's plot to steal the inheritance and reunite the lovers Laurel and Alan. One of the best feature films Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy made during their tenure at Hal Roach Studio, BONNIE SCOTLAND has now been newly restored from original nitrate protection elements.

07/06/2026

Many thanks to everyone who joined us tonight. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did and see you all again next month. Also thanks to Tony for putting this picture collage together as my laptop is on the blink. For those who missed out, our film choices were:

"One Week" (1920) by Buster Keaton.
"Their Purple Moment" (1928)
"County Hospital" (1932)
"Nothing But Trouble" (1945)

29/05/2026

26/05/2026

08/05/2026

He said he was 'tickled to be there.' Ken Dodd was invited to unveil a statue honouring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, it felt like a fitting tribute from one great comic to two of the very greatest.

The ceremony took place in April 2009 in Ulverston, Cumbria — the birthplace of Laurel — where a large crowd gathered in County Square outside the Coronation Hall. More than 2,000 people turned out to witness the unveiling, many of them lifelong fans who had grown up watching the duo’s films. It was not just a local event, but a celebration of comedy history.

Dodd, a devoted admirer of Laurel and Hardy, spoke warmly about their legacy. He described them as “the most famous, most loved and most fabulous” double act the world had ever seen, before summing it up more simply:

“They were the kings of comedy — they made the world laugh.”

There was a sense that Dodd wasn’t just performing for the crowd — he was speaking as a fan. He often credited the pair as a major influence on his own career, and his affection for them was clear throughout the event. In typical Dodd fashion, he also added a touch of humour, joking that he was “tickled” to be there and teasing the sculptor about possibly being the subject of a future statue himself.

The bronze sculpture, created by artist Graham Ibbeson, captures Laurel and Hardy in a familiar pose, bowler hats in place and expressions instantly recognisable. The location was especially meaningful — just yards from where the pair once appeared on the Coronation Hall balcony during a visit in 1947.

More than 15 years on, the statue remains a popular landmark, drawing visitors from around the world. But perhaps what stood out most that day was the connection between generations of comedy — one legend paying tribute to two who helped shape everything that followed.