Stan fakes receiving a telegram so he can go to a club with Ollie and a bottle of his unsuspecting wife's liquor, but she overhears his plans..
“Blotto,” from 1930, is definitely one for the Laurel & Hardy faithful, or anyone who just loves seeing classic physical comedy without too much fuss. If you’re into the rapid-fire gags of today, this might feel a little slow. But there's a real charm to it. It’s perfect for a lazy afternoon, really. Probably not for ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
James Parrott
Maurice Campbell
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"“Blotto,” from 1930, is definitely one for the Laurel & Hardy faithful, or anyone who just loves seeing classic physical comedy without too much fuss. If you’re into the rapid-fire gags of today, this might feel a little slow. But there's a real charm to it. It’s perfect for a lazy afternoon, really. Probably not for folks who absolutely need deep plots or modern sensibilities. Stan, bless his heart, just wants a night out. He pulls this wildly obvious fake telegram stunt, practically winking ..."
Stan Laurel, H.M. Walker, Oliver Hardy, Leo McCarey
United States
