<p>Long before his momentous teaming with Oliver Hardy, comedian Stan Laurel (1890-1965) was a motion picture star in his own right. From his film debut in Nuts in May (1917) through his final solo starring effort Should Tall Men Marry? (1928), Laurel headlined dozens of short comedies for a variety of producers and production companies, often playing characters far removed from the meek, dimwitted "Stanley" persona that we know and love. This is a film-by-film look at the pictures Stan made as a solo artist, as well as those he wrote and directed for other stars, shows his development as a movie comedian and filmmaker. Comedy legend Jerry Lewis, a longtime friend and admirer of Stan Laurel, provides an affectionate and eloquent foreword. Included are several rare photographs and production stills.</p>

Stan Without Ollie: The Stan Laurel Solo Films, 1917-1927

Humor & Entertainment

James L. Neibaur

Ted Okuda

Humor

McFarland Company

<p>The Fall of Buster Keaton assesses Keaton's work during the talking picture era, especially those made at Mgm, Educational, and Columbia studios. While giving some attention to the early part of Keaton's career, Neibaur focuses primarily on Keaton's contract work with the three studios, as well as his subsequent work as a gagman, supporting player, and television pitchman. The book also recounts the resurgence of interest in Keaton's silent work, which resulted in a lifetime achievement Oscar and worldwide recognition before his death in 1966.</p>

The Fall of Buster Keaton: His Films for MGM, Educational Pictures, and Columbia

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Scarecrow Press

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