Laurel and Hardy Museum

05/10/2026

COMING TO BLU-RAY FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION NOVEMBER 24th!
NEW 1080p HD MASTER FROM 4K SCAN OF BEST PRESERVATION ELEMENTS!

THE DEVIL’S BROTHER (1933)
MSRP: $24.99
BD-50
Running Time: 90 Minutes
B&W
NOT RATED
Subtitles: ENGLISH SDH
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio: DTS-HD MA 2.0 MONO

Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dennis King, James Finlayson, Thelma Todd
Directed by Hal Roach

SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary by Laurel and Hardy aficionados Leonard Maltin and Richard W. Bann; MGM Short Subject “HELLO, POP”, Laurel and Hardy excerpts from “HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929”, “THE ROGUE SONG” and “PICK A STAR”, and the original theatrical trailer.

A dashing bandit terrorizes 18th century Italy. No, make that three bandits…. because “Stanlio” and “Ollio” have also decided to become fearless highwaymen. As luck (and a clever script) may have it, the pair try to rob a bandit who’s truly fearless – Fra Diavolo- the Devil’s Brother himself! Quickly gaining the upper hand, Fra Diavolo enlists the boys as dubious allies in his scheme to lighten the purses of an aristocrat (James Finlayson) and his gorgeous wife (Thelma Todd). In this sublimely funny and charming spoof of Auber’s operetta, the music is excellent, the sets and costumes lavish, and the supporting cast are all top notch. But best of all are Stan and Ollie. Highlights include a hilarious drunk scene, a sequence in which Stanlio is ordered to hang poor Ollio, and two delightful feats of coordination by Stan; the games “kneesie-earsie-nosie” and “fingerwiggle”. Truly The Devil’s Brother is one of the most enjoyable classics starring classic filmdom’s most beloved comedy duo

04/10/2026

Many thanks to everyone who joined us tonight. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did and see you again next month. For those who missed out, our film choices were:

"The Goat"(1921) by Buster Keaton
"From Soup To Nuts" (1928)
"Come Clean" (1931)
"Beau Hunks" (1931)

06/09/2026

Thanks everyone for joining us tonight. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did and see you again next month. For those who missed out, our film choices were:

"The Lucky Dog" (1921)
"Laughing Gravy" (1931) {Both the 2-Reel Version, followed by the 3-Reel Segment)
"Thicker Than Water" (1935)
"The Bullfighters" (1945)

We meet on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome.

05/09/2026

THE FLYING DEUCES (1939) Sunday 6th September at 10:30am.
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy join the Foreign Legion to help Ollie forget about his broken heart! Classic comedy from the boys!

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27/08/2026

Born on this day in 1887: Happy Birthday James Finlayson.

25/08/2026

07/08/2026

Remembering Oliver Hardy who passed away on this day in 1957.

"I was terribly shocked when Babe died. I had just got through answering hundreds and hundreds of letters of good wishes from old fans all over the world who were praying for him, lighting candles for him. He was like a brother to me. We seemed to sense each other.

Funny, we never really got to know each other personally until we took the tours together. When we made pictures, it was all business even though it was fun. Between pictures we hardly saw each other. His life outside the studio was sports - and my life was practically all work, even after work was over. I loved editing and cutting the pictures, something he wasn't interested in. But whatever I did was tops with him.

There was never any argument between us, ever. I hope wherever he is now that he realizes how much people loved him."
- Stan Laurel, from "Mr Laurel And Mr Hardy" by John McCabe.