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The Making of Stan Laurel: Echoes of a British Boyhood ReviewThis surprising little book is not a typical celebrity biography. Rather, it tells of the early years of film comedy legend Stan Laurel and his subsequent struggles to establish his career as a performer. In the process, it also insightfully highlights the correlations between Laurel's boyhood in England and motifs that appear in some of his films produced during his very successful career with Oliver Hardy. The book is well researched and supported with photos and other documents that enliven the narrative of Laurel's early years. Author Danny Lawrence--who was born and raised in Laurel's boyhood home of North Shields--is obviously proud of his hometown's most famous former resident, and his analysis is compelling without being clinical. "The Making of Stan Laurel: Echoes of a British Boyhood" will appeal not only to those interested in the life and career of Stan Laurel, but also to those interested in the history and evolution of the performing arts (theater to vaudeville to motion pictures to television) and most especially to those intrigued by the search for the source of creative and artistic inspiration. By uncovering a new dimension of Stan Laurel through the story of his boyhood and early years as a performer prior to his success in Hollywood, Lawrence deftly proves: "You can take the boy out of North Shields, but you can't take North Shields out of the boy." Ultimately, readers will be reminded of the comic genius of Laurel. And, like me, I suspect most will be prompted to watch a Laurel and Hardy movie (or two)--not just to confirm Lawrence's analysis, but also to enjoy some laughs with a new understanding and appreciation of the North Shields boy who became Stan Laurel, one of Hollywood's most influential and enduring stars.The Making of Stan Laurel: Echoes of a British Boyhood OverviewAs an adult, Stan Laurel (1890-1965) lived in the United States. As a boy, he lived in north-east England, the son of a prominent local theatrical figure. This ground-breaking biography examines Laurel's family background, his formative years and his struggle to establish a show business career. Stan retained the emotional bonds forged in his youth throughout his life and visited his boyhood homes during his UK tours with Oliver Hardy. Describing Stan Laurel's key roles in making his films with his partner Oliver Hardy so successful internationally, the book analyzes how Stan's boyhood experiences are often echoed in those films. It also notes his influence on successive generations of comic actors who, to this day, still pay fulsome tribute to him. Included is a selection of photographs relevant to Laurel's boyhood, some related to themes in the Laurel and Hardy comedies.Want to learn more information about The Making of Stan Laurel: Echoes of a British Boyhood?
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