Added: Nov 22, 2008

From: footewood

Duration: 1:1

Stan Laurel, half of the enduring film comedy duo Laurel & Hardy, was not born in Bishop Auckland but he was baptised at the local church & went to Bishop Auckland Grammar School. His father Arthur Jefferson was the manager of the Eden Theatre in the town. On Saturday 30th August 2008, Stan's niece Nancy Wardell unveiled the statue, which stands on the site of the Eden Theatre, known as "Theatre Corner." The statue, which shows Stan in typical pose, was designed by Tyneside artist & Sculptor Bob Olley. Musical accompaniment by the West Jesmond Rhythm Kings. Video by Chris Foote Wood, on behalf of local radio station Bishop fm (listen on line via www.bishopfm.com). For more of Chris's videos, see www.writersinc.biz and www.piercrawl.info

Channel: Comedy

Tags: auckland  bishop  eden  hardy  laurel  stan  theatre 

Rating: 4.50 (4 ratings)    Views: 815' favoriteCount='2    Comments: 5

OneStopView Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Thanks for sharing the video !!!

Erzahler Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Thank you for sharing this. It is nice to see The Boys finally getting some of the long-needed recognition they deserve. I'm also glad to see that more people are discovering Laurel & Hardy for the first time. Just goes to show you that The Boys are still as popular as ever, even 60+ years later!Said Stanley: "Now you are using my brain."

brustpelz Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Ich liebe die beiden schade das beide schon tod sind naja sie haben die fans zum lachen gebracht und bringen sie immer noch zum lachen mich auf jeden fall top klasse clip von oliver u stan...

143AC Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Dear Footwood, Ms.Wardell is Mr.Stan Laurel's cousin..not hisniece.

surferjay1 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Good piece of film .well done for posting 5* for you