Bacon Grabbers | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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Stan and Ollie are handed a simple job: serve legal papers and repossess a radio. What could go wrong? Everything. In this 1929 short, the world’s least effective process servers run headlong into a stubborn homeowner, a runaway radio, and pure escalating chaos that only Laurel and Hardy could turn into comedy gold.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney digs into Bacon Grabbers: the tight physical gags, the perfect timing, and why this late-silent gem still delivers big laughs nearly a century later. Expect sharp analysis, a few well-earned chuckles, and a clear verdict on whether this classic still holds up.

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Angora Love | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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Stan and Ollie just can’t seem to shake a determined little goat that follows them home. What starts as an accidental adoption quickly turns into full-blown boarding-house chaos as the duo try—and spectacularly fail—to keep their new four-legged friend a secret from the landlord and everyone else in the building.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney takes a look at the 1929 silent short Angora Love: the escalating animal-assisted slapstick, the perfect chemistry between Stan, Ollie, and their stubborn goat co-star, and why this late-silent gem still delivers pure comic mayhem. Expect sharp analysis, a few well-earned laughs, and a clear verdict on whether this woolly classic still holds up.

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Habeas Corpus | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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A mad scientist needs a fresh body for his experiments, so he hires the least reliable pair of grave-robbers imaginable. Stan and Ollie head to the cemetery under cover of night—and quickly discover that digging up the dead is a lot more complicated (and a lot funnier) than it sounds.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney digs into the 1928 silent short Habeas Corpus: the escalating nighttime chaos, the perfect blend of spooky atmosphere and pure slapstick, and why this early Laurel and Hardy gem still delivers big laughs nearly a century later. Expect sharp analysis, a few well-timed chuckles, and a clear verdict on whether this graveyard comedy still holds up.

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Do Detectives Think? | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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Stan and Ollie are hired as bodyguards to protect a judge from a vengeful escaped convict. What could possibly go wrong? In this early silent short, the world’s least competent detectives turn a simple protection job into pure chaos—complete with mistaken identities, bungled stakeouts, and the kind of escalating slapstick that already defined the duo’s genius.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney takes a closer look at the 1927 classic Do Detectives Think?: the rapid-fire gags, the chemistry that was already clicking, and why this lesser-known short still delivers big laughs nearly a century later. Expect sharp analysis, a few well-timed chuckles, and a clear verdict on whether these two “detectives” still hold up.

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Going Bye-Bye! | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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Stan and Ollie just wanted to do a good deed. Instead, they help the wrong man escape justice—and quickly learn that some favors come with a deadly price. What starts as a simple courtroom mix-up turns into a tense, hilarious night of escalating panic as the duo try to stay one step ahead of a very angry criminal.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney digs into the 1934 short Going Bye-Bye!: the sharp comic timing, the growing sense of dread that never undercuts the laughs, and why this lesser-celebrated Laurel and Hardy gem still packs a punch. Expect honest analysis, a few well-earned chuckles, and a clear take on whether this revenge-tinged comedy still holds up.

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The Battle of the Century | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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One pie leads to another… and another… until the entire street is covered in cream. In this legendary 1927 silent short, Stan and Ollie accidentally spark the greatest food fight in comedy history—a chaotic, perfectly timed pie battle that still stands as one of the most iconic sequences ever filmed.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney breaks down The Battle of the Century: the escalating slapstick, the lost-and-found footage that made the film whole again, and why this early Laurel and Hardy classic remains pure, unfiltered comic genius. Expect sharp analysis, a few laughs, and a clear verdict on whether the ultimate pie fight still delivers nearly a century later.

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The Hoose-Gow | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

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Stan and Ollie trade their usual slapstick chaos for striped uniforms in this classic 1929 short. When a simple scrap lands the duo in the big house, the real trouble begins—complete with rock piles, sticky situations, and the kind of perfectly timed mayhem only Laurel and Hardy could deliver.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney digs into The Hoose-Gow: the gags that still land nearly a century later, the chemistry that made the pair immortal, and why this early talkie remains one of their sharpest prison comedies. Expect honest takes, a few laughs, and a clear verdict on whether this short still holds up.

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In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we take a look at Pardon Us (1931) — Laurel and Hardy’s first feature-length film.

Stan and Ollie find themselves on the wrong side of the law after selling home-brewed beer during Prohibition. What starts as a simple mistake lands them in prison, where their attempts to keep a low profile quickly spiral into classic chaos involving tough inmates, a formidable warden, and the boys’ usual brand of well-intentioned disaster.

Rodney breaks down the transition from shorts to feature length, the standout comedy set-pieces, the supporting cast, and whether this early talkie still holds up as a full-length Laurel & Hardy experience.

A must-listen for fans of the duo and classic Hollywood comedy.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we explore Los Calaveras (1931) — the rare Spanish-language feature that expands Laurel and Hardy’s Be Big! and blends in elements from Laughing Gravy.

Stan and Ollie once again try to sneak away from their wives for a night of revelry, only to find themselves tangled in lies, lodge-brother antics, and classic physical comedy. This time the boys are speaking Spanish (phonetically learned), making Los Calaveras a fascinating and seldom-seen entry for completests and fans of their international versions.

Rodney breaks down the differences from the English original, the extended runtime, the performances, and whether this Hispanic remake still delivers the laughs.

A must-listen for Laurel & Hardy enthusiasts who want to go deeper into their lesser-known foreign-language work.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we dig into Be Big! (1931) — a classic Laurel and Hardy short packed with marital deception, lodge-brother antics, and some of the duo’s finest physical comedy.

Stan and Ollie are all set for a trip to Atlantic City with their wives… until a last-minute invitation to a stag party changes everything. What follows is a masterclass in bad decisions, stuck boots, and the boys once again proving they are completely incapable of keeping a simple plan under control.

Rodney breaks down the comedy set-pieces, the performances, how this short compares to other early talkie L&H entries, and whether Be Big! still delivers the laughs nearly a century later.

A must-listen for Laurel & Hardy fans and lovers of classic slapstick.