Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years Reawakens on Blu-ray April 14, 2025!

Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years (1928) is set to grace Blu-ray collectors with a special two-disc edition on April 14, 2025, released by Eureka Entertainment. This remarkable collection features ten silent shorts that spotlight the legendary comedy team of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as they began to solidify their iconic screen partnership at Hal Roach Studios.

The set includes classic shorts such as You’re Darn Tootin', Leave ‘em Laughing, and Should Married Men Go Home?, all meticulously restored in 2K resolution. This first-time UK release in the Masters of Cinema series promises to bring timeless laughter, offering fans both brand-new content and cherished comedic brilliance.

Among the specialties of this limited edition are scores crafted by renowned silent film composers, new video essays, and comprehensive audio commentaries by noted film historians and writers like David Kalat, Patrick Vasey, and Chris Seguin. Moreover, it features unique content like Super 8 presentations of select films, a gallery of exclusive stills, and a historically rich collector's booklet.

This edition is a tribute to classic cinema, painting a vivid picture of comedy's silent era through superb restorations enhanced with engaging supplemental features. With only 2000 copies available and boasting a sleek O-Card slipcase designed by artist Scott Saslow, this is a must-own for movie aficionados keen on both cinematic history and humor.

Release Contents:

• Leave ‘em Laughing: Stan's quest for toothache relief leads to comic chaos.
• The Finishing Touch: Laurel and Hardy wreak havoc while attempting construction work.
• From Soup to Nuts: The duo steps into waiters' shoes at an upscale gathering.
• You’re Darn Tootin’: A comedic venture into busking by the streetwise pair.
• Their Purple Moment: An amusing encounter with misfortune during a night out.
• Should Married Men Go Home?: Golf course escapades turn disorderly.
• Early to Bed: Wealth transforms Ollie's life but invites misadventures at home.
• Two Tars: Car troubles erupt into hilarious confrontations on the road.
• Habeas Corpus: Grave matters turn playful in a ghoulishly funny excursion.
• We Faw Down: Marital misunderstandings spiral comically out of control.