38. The Hollywood Revue of 1929 with Randy Skretvedt

About this episode

The episode discusses Laurel and Hardy's cameo in the feature film The Hollywood Revue of 1929 with film historian Randy Skretvedt.

Our coverage of Laurel and Hardy's career as a comedy team brings us to the Spring/Summer of 1929 and their cameo appearance in M-G-M's 'spectacular' feature film, The Hollywood Revue of 1929. This was the boys' first appearance in a feature-length picture and marked a significant moment in their history. To discuss the movie and the stars who appear in it, Patrick is joined by film historian and regular guest expert Randy Skretvedt. If you'd like to join the mailing list and stay informed about any of our forthcoming book titles, click here: ⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books⁠ To become part of the new 'Fraternally Yours' online discussion group, and to access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and becoming a 'Plumtree Tier' Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast and Patrick's forthcoming series of books starting with Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Vasey

Guest: Randy Skretvedt

Topics covered

• Laurel and Hardy
• film history
• comedy
• Hollywood
• 1929

Keywords

• Laurel and Hardy
• Randy Skretvedt
• The Hollywood Revue of 1929
• comedy team
• film history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: M-G-M, Fraternally Yours, Laurel & Hardy Podcast, Patreon, Facebook

Books & works: The Hollywood Revue of 1929

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