Rayford Publishing

Several features set Laurel and Hardy’s comedy apart from others. Central to their appeal is a asymmetry in their relationship. Hardy thinks his physical stature should provide a superior position, as the role of the “thinker.” Laurel remains cool, as someone who has seen it all, anticipating that the project will break down at some point; although often with his contribution. Another element of is the lack of romance. Their frequent sharing of a single bed evokes a primal