Atoll k is a british abbreviation of air travel organizers license, which dominates the tone of the film from the abundant scenes of islands, harbours and boats. Say the words atoll k to most laurel and hardy fans and they will cringe. Laurel obliged, claiming he was indeed oliver hardy. From the bfi comes the longestever english language cut of stan laurel and oliver hardy s atoll k 1951, presented for the first time in high definition, in a new 2k restoration using the original 35mm nitrate film elements the 1951 feature film finale of cinemas most beloved comedy duo, atoll k, marked stan laurel and oliver hardy s longdelayed big screen return. They became well known during the late 1920s through the mid1940s for their slapstick comedy with laurel playing the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous hardy.
A study of the chaotic making and marketing of atoll k. Scene from the last film by stan laurel and oliver hardy. The bfis release of atoll k is a dual format bluray and dvd set with the film and extras on the bluray and the dvd repeating the same contents in standard definition pal. Heading for a newly inherited island, the boys are shipwrecked and marooned on an atoll which has just emerged from the sea. The 1951 film, produced in france, was the last screen appearance of the beloved comedy team and to many fans, it was one of their very worst endeavors. In the final product, oliver hardy is nearly recognizable as the babe we love though he also looks tremendously overweight, but stan looks awful.
Laurel and hardy were a comedy duo act during the early classical hollywood era of american cinema. After finishing their movie commitments laurel and hardy concentrated on stage shows, embarking on a music hall tour of great britain. Their yacht founders in a tropical storm, but providentially a newly created atoll emerges from beneath the sea to save them. Laurel and hardy movies torrent download fertodonnesingapore. In 1950, they made their last film atoll k, a frenchitalian coproduction. Its surprising to learn that this flick was from france, but im sure that these guys are loved the world over.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the final film of laurel and hardy. Atoll k release date 17 october 1951 france25 october 1951 italy produced by raymond eger distributed by franco london films cinematography armand thirard running time 100 minutes82 minutes uk cut music by paul misraki. Media for the 1951 film atoll k also known as utopia and robinson crusoeland. Utopia also known as atoll k and robinson crusoe land is last film laurel and hardy made together. Disc one bluray audio commentary by glenn mitchell glenn mitchell, writer of the laurel and hardy encyclopedia gives an excellent solo commentary on the film here. In addition to the definitive, complete atoll k in high quality, you get rare solo films, newsreels, home movie footage and an 80minute audio interview with laurel. Details on the script development, cast, crew, locations, and even basic information on running times and release dates. On one occasion following hardy s passing, a casual fan mistook laurel for his late partner. A study of the chaotic making and marketing of atoll k kindle edition by aping, norbert. The remarkable story behind the planning, development and marketing of laurel and hardy s illreceived final film, atoll k, has been little explored. They declare an independent nation and problems arise. Given the widespread library of films that are still among. At the time of the filming of atoll k utopia, the two men were not in good health as the production faced various challenges. The team was composed of thin englishman, stan laurel 18901965 and heavyset american, oliver hardy 18921957.
Atoll k paul misraki utopia 1951 in 1951, the dynamic comedy duo of laurel and hardy made their last picture. Scene from the last film by stan laurel and oliver hardy, atoll k, in which they had to take a bath in a puddle of mud. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was originally entitled atoll k, because it was made in france, but it was released in the usa as utopia. The final film of laurel and hardy by norbert aping.
Titfortat, slapsticky funnymen laurel and hardy were comic genii in the roaring late twenties and thirties. People who knew laurel said he was absolutely devastated by hardy s death and never fully recovered. Titfortat, slapsticky funnymen laurel and hardy were comic genii in the roaring late. This double feature gives us utopia and mud and sand. Laurel and hardy were a comedy double act during the early classical hollywood era of american cinema. The film costars french singeractress suzy delair and was directed by leo joannon, with uncredited codirection by blacklisted u. Unlike many other silent film actors, stan laurel and oliver hardy adapted with ease to talking in movies, practically. He discusses the stars careers from the early days. A man this sick simply should not have been making movies. Included in this is a whistlestop promotional visit to. It is stan laurel s appearance above everything that casts a sad shadow on atoll k.
Atoll k is a 1951 film about two men who gain control of an island. The fan then asked whatever happened to the other guy. Atoll k was the last movie the american and english comedy duo, stan laurel and oliver hardy featured in, produced in 1951 with an overdue timeline of twelve months, though the movie was supposed to be produced in twelve weeks. Laurel and hardy on film in the 1950s chimesfreedom. Thin, haggard, sickly, seemingly on the verge of death. The big noise the laurel and hardy collection disc 3. The film costars french singeractress suzy delair and was directed by leo joannon, with uncredited. With stan laurel, oliver hardy, suzy delair, max elloy. Atoll k also known as utopia has the usual sorts of things that one would expect in a laurel and hardy movie, what with the various mishaps and things. In 1932 laurel and hardy s short the music box won the. Along with their cook, a stowaway and a girl who is fleeing her fiance. Funnymen laurel and hardy rose to fame in the roaring twenties and thirties. Atoll k 1951 is a frenchitalian coproduction filmalso known as robinson crusoeland in the united kingdom and utopia in the united states which starred the comedy team of stan laurel and oliver hardy in their final screen appearance.
Overview of atoll k, 1951, directed by leo joannon, with stan laurel, oliver hardy, max elloy, at turner classic movies. Most considered the resulting poorly dubbed film a disaster. Platinum disc corporation heading for a newly inherited island, the boys are shipwrecked and marooned on an atoll which has just emerged from the sea. Atoll k is a better film than its reputation, a lively adventure after the dopey, lazy scripts of the duos 1940s fox films. If you would like to watch the entire movie, it is available on youtube after atoll k, around 1954, laurel and hardy appeared on the tv show this is your life, hosted by ralph edwards. It details not only the stage tours laurel and hardy played around denmark, sweden, france, and belgium from october 1947 to january 1948 but the year the two hollywood comedians spent in france, during the making of their 195051 film atoll k. They became well known during the late 1920s to the mid1940s for their slapstick comedy, with laurel playing the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous bully hardy. Laurel and hardy 94 movies full 8 torrent download locations btscene. Laurel and hardy the european tours is a companion to the much acclaimed british tours. The team was composed of englishman stan laurel 18901965 and american oliver hardy 18921957. Media in category atoll k film this category contains only the following file. Download pdf laurel and hardy free online new books in.