Oliver Hardy character jug produced by Tony Wood Studio of Fenton, England, circa 1990. Oliver Norvell Hardy (1892-1957), born in Harlem, Georgia, partnered with Stan Laurel to become part of probably the most popular comedy team in motion-picture history. The thin Laurel and rotund Hardy became a team in 1927. Their typical routine involved a simple set-up, which is then complicated by their zany antics. Their films are marked by expert pantomime, well-defined character and special care taken with props. They appeared in short films until 1935 and in features until 1951. Hardy made frequent appearances in straight roles without Laurel. Their best-known films included "Fra Diavolo", "Sons of the Desert", "Way Out West", and the Academy Award-winning "The Music Box". This is a pair with a Stan Laurel character jug.
Maker:
Tony Wood Studio
England
circa 1990
Model #:
Laurel and Hardy Pair
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
5 1/2"