L&H - A Childhood Reflection on Silent Film 2:27:26 7.58 PM

Story by Gail NoblesPhoto: Wikipedia Public DomainWhen I was a little girl, I remember being introduced to Laurel and Hardy, but I wasn’t really interested in watching their show. It was a silent film, which meant there were no voices for the characters. Instead, there was music playing, and words on the screen that I had to read to understand what was happening. Even though I didn’t find it particularly exciting at first, I still found myself watching the show. I wanted to see if those two would ever get out of trouble! Sometimes they would do things that made me laugh, and while I didn’t laugh out loud, I realized there was a certain enjoyment in watching them.I remember asking my mom why the films didn't have any sound or voices. She explained to me that back in the day, that’s just how they made movies. It was interesting to think about how different things were. Looking back now, I appreciate those moments. It was all part of the charm of Laurel and Hardy, and I’m glad I gave their films a chance, even if they weren’t the most exciting thing for a little girl at the time.Laurel & Hardy Talk Podcast