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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were famous for what type of entertainment?
Answer
Slapstick comedy
Laurel and Hardy were a renowned comedy team (1927-1955) known for their slapstick humor. They appeared in 107 films, including silent shorts and feature films.
💡 Did you know?
Oliver Hardy weighed about 280 pounds and stood 6 feet 1 inch tall, making him look even larger next to the smaller Stan Laurel.
Other options people guess
- Musical theater
- Magic acts
- Circus performances
Topics
- comedy
- films
- silent-era
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