Laurel
& Hardy™
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Some combinations are instant winners. Like Stan
Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the legendary Hollywood
comedy duo who captivated audiences the moment they
made their debut more than 80 years ago. Today,
Laurel & Hardy™ is an enduring brand people
associate with laughter, fun, and excitement—definitely
something to consider if you want to have instant
game customers lining up at retail… Laurel
& Hardy™ Fast Facts:
- aggressive promotional and public relations
campaigns have generated millions of impressions
of Laurel & Hardy™ both nationally and
internationally. Madison Avenue frequently features
the pair’s likeness in television commercials
and magazine advertisements
- between 1921 to 1951, Laurel and Hardy appeared
in 106 films and were considered among Hollywood’s
biggest stars
- The Music Box, the most recognizable Laurel
and Hardy film, won the very first Academy Award
for Live Action Short Film in 1932
- according to the 2005 poll conducted by the
Comedian’s Comedian, a popular British television
program, the pair was voted the top comedy duo
by fellow comedians and business insiders
- in the December 2005 issue of Parade, nearly
7,000 respondents voted Laurel & Hardy their
pick for the most dynamic comedy duo ever
- the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative
postage stamp in honor of this classic duo in
1991
- for the last 15 years, Laurel and Hardy look-alike
characters have entertained millions of visitors
annually at famous tourist attractions including
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios
Florida and Universal’s City Walk
- there are a myriad of websites dedicated to
this outstanding comedy team and there’s
even an official Laurel & Hardy™ appreciation
society called the “Sons of the Desert”.
A variety of whimsical images are available for
ticket art. Make your decision now and soon you
will love the incredible Laurel and Hardy for
another reason— your soaring instant ticket
sales!
Names and likenesses
of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy used under license
from Larry Harmon Pictures Corporation, Hollywood,
CA, U.S.A. © 2006 Larry Harmon Pictures Corp.
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