Exploring the Graves of Laurel and Hardy Costars - Part 1 (Anita Garvin, Billy Gilbert, John Wayne)

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Originally uploaded on 1/1/2020, this is an updated and corrected version of the first in a two-part series that looks at the famous comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy and their costars. They include: Anita Garvin, Billy Gilbert, Sam Lufkin, Baldwin Cooke, Harry Bernard, Walter Long, Bobby Dunn, Charles Middleton, Daphne Pollard, Charley Rogers, Marvin Hatley, Hal Yates, George Stevens, Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman, James Morton, Edgar Kennedy, Leo McCarey, Dorothy Coburn, Harry Langdon, Arthur Housman, William Austin and John Wayne.
We will visit them in the following cemeteries: San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Valhalla Memorial Park, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, Fairhaven Memorial Park, Pacific View Memorial Park, Holy Cross Cemetery, Grand View Memorial Park and Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Finally, we will visit a few of Laurel and Hardy’s filming locations for “The Music Box,” "The County Hospital," “The Perfect Day,” “Big Business” and others.
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@lucyczesak2707 Жыл бұрын

You are an exceptional documentary film maker. Truly. You MUST be discovered. I am riveted.

@truttman 3 жыл бұрын

This narrator's voice is super-relaxing.

@twistoffate4791 2 жыл бұрын

He sounds very similar to my favorite narrator of all time, Peter Coyote, now 80 years old, who narrated for the Ken Burns documentaries. This is the highest compliment I can pay our narrator on this channel. He is very good!!!!

@oliviaquijano9018 7 ай бұрын

Wanna try to find the Graveyard of the Murdered Victims, name Judith & María Barsi in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, my Friend?

@mohammada5652 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I am an Iranian and I have been happy to see the films of these two for many years. I thank you for this film. I wish one day I could visit this place.

@dave5506 3 жыл бұрын

Loved Laurel And Hardy films when I was a Kidd. Laughed all the time. Great memories. No one has ever come close to these two incredible funny guys.

@Yelloman7 4 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how their work still survives to this day and is still watched by many. Being only in my early 20s it crazy how generations have all shared a laugh at their genius and I hope many more will. Videos like these are so important in preserving the past and the many characters and places that aren’t as well know but still played parts in the making of the films and careers of many people

@eddiec4536 Жыл бұрын

Gosh, this was so awesome to watch and learn about all these great people. My grandmother would have loved this video of her favorite comedy team, Laura & Hardy and their co-stars. My favorites is all the Laurel & Hardy movies with costar Mae Busch. She was awesome. Thank you making this historical and video.

@barbaralamson7450 3 жыл бұрын

What you have done here is brilliant. A Wonderous journey of comedic genius. The original king's of comedy. Thank you so very much.

@willsmith9595 4 жыл бұрын

This is excellent. Just seeing their face had me in tears. I loved these guys because they show u the true spirit of friendship.

@royandjacqueline1294 4 жыл бұрын

Amen ♥️ Me too😢 They are legends 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

@buckroo8424 4 жыл бұрын

Watched them in the 50s as a kid along with the “Little Rascals “! They were truly comic genius at the early years film! Great presentation! Thank you-

@trewcoulors 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly, loved and ENJOYED this documentary! Although I grew up in the 80s, we always watched reruns of the old movies and comedies. Thank you for doing such a good job in honoring those who are not around but contributed so much to good clean fun! ❤️

@jenipeachy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 . I grew up in the 70’s Australia and I still remember Sunday afternoon showing re-run . Not forgotten here . Love the work . 👍🏻

@Poontangible 4 жыл бұрын

My father (who bore a striking resemblance to Stan) introduced me to L&H when I was a kid. We watched them together for years until Dad died. However, he created a devoted Laurel & Hardy fan for life -- me. I'm happy to say, I did the same thing for my son, and today he's a huge L&H fan. It's great when we can pass down something wonderful to our kids.

@bryanmelton5538 4 жыл бұрын

THEY WERE GREAT

@kevintucker5193 2 жыл бұрын

Stan Laurel was a comic genius and I love him to this day, the funniest person I've ever seen, and along with the great Oliver Hardy, became to this day, the finest comedy double act ever

@narcleptik 2 жыл бұрын

That's so heartwarming

@thomassecurename3152 Жыл бұрын

This bring tears of pleasure and enjoyment. I grew up with these duo as a kid. Other films, Swiss Miss, Babes in Toyland, Great Guns, and many more. Thank you so very much. Tom.

@LMJ914 4 жыл бұрын

I was introduced to the boys by my dad in 1966. They never grow old. Talent to the human condition an laugh about it is something I cherish deeply as I get older. More now as the world seems to get smaller and people forget we need fun time more then ever.

@tracer740 4 жыл бұрын

Timeless ... yes!

@cherchezlavache4373 3 жыл бұрын

Any time I feel low, all I have to do is listen to Stan Laurel cry. & the world is new again. Thank you!

@ApophisApr 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the days when there were only four television stations to choose from, my sister and I would stay up late during summer vacations and watch all the classics and loved them all. Fast forward thirty years, I would always scratch the top of my head and make a pouty face just like Stan Laurel often did, and my children would always mock me in return. Twenty years later I would remind them of it and show them where it came from and they thought it was just hilarious.

@clark5401 2 жыл бұрын

The genius of Laurel And Hardy is that I loved them when I was a child because they were goofy and funny. And now that I am middle aged adult - I see the humour that I missed a child and only understand as an adult. Now that was clever and that makes Stan a genius.

@graveexplorations 2 жыл бұрын

True comic geniuses! Thank you for watching and your very kind words.

@timeecho1 4 жыл бұрын

I've been a Laurel and Hardy fan my entire life especially the 29 to 34 shorts. Thanx for this.....saved.

@BannorPhil 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute legends. They'll never be forgotten - and they'll never be eclipsed.

@royandjacqueline1294 4 жыл бұрын

Amen ♥️ 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

@jahno7154 2 жыл бұрын

hear hear to that 👍

@sandramonaghan3130 4 жыл бұрын

Laurel and hardy will never be forgotten I still watch all there films today and still laugh the supporting actors were fantastic in all there films

@flashdance5574 3 жыл бұрын

I so agree, they make me cry with laughter, brilliant, their humour for me is the best medicine if I’m a little down or whatever, rest in peace Stan and Ollie, 🌹🌹🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

@ardiffley-zipkin9539 Жыл бұрын

Well done. I used to watch Laurel & Hardy movies on our local tv station as a young child. Years later, I still enjoy them. They always make me laugh !

@alvindemartini9942 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR GIVING EACH, AND EVERYONE THE RECKETNISION AND HONOR THAT THEY DESERVED. I ENJOYED TAKING THIS JOURNEY DOWN MEMORIE LANE. I AM GRATEFUL TO EACH ONE OF THESE ACTORS FOR WORKING SO HARD IN ORDER FOR ME LAUGH THROUGH HARD TIMES THROUGH MY SIMPLE LIFE.

@degsbabe 4 жыл бұрын

Great upload. Fantastic that someone is keeping the memory of these early pioneers alive. Sad so many died quite young. Must have been quite hard in those early movie days.

@terryharding7476 4 жыл бұрын

The days of talent like this is long gone, Im 70 years old and thank god i got to see so much of this stuff.

@cjc4765 4 жыл бұрын

I'm the same age 70. Back then we use to call them "Fat and Skinny". What a great video!

@PineMartinAmerican 4 жыл бұрын

Same with me. I'm 70 and used to watch this on TV in the 1950s

@lightinthedark1594 4 ай бұрын

I'm 48 and vividly remember watching reruns of Laurel and Hardy. I laughed so hard at those two when I was a kid

@pablokalincausky8359 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing these great memories to our minds !!! Matt, well done...

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

Stan and Ollie are true treasures. Glad you enjoyed it!

@heatherberchin7859 4 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️♥️thank you for taking the time to appreciate these people. Thank u for making sure that they are not forgotten

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome, thank you for watching!

@rowdeo8968 4 жыл бұрын

I love them all. It was amazing how much I loved Stan and Olie and all that went with it. Such talent.

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

They were the greatest, thank you for watching!

@therep3410 4 жыл бұрын

I Always Did Love The 3 Stooges Luaral And Hardy Were Cool To

@egpmh2891 3 жыл бұрын

@@graveexplorations did you happen to watch the biopic Stan and Ollie, great movie about their final days as a duo then their reunion and their last days together, made me love them so much more after seeing how hard they worked and respected each other so much.

@brucehull6368 3 жыл бұрын

@@egpmh2891 Coincidentally, I saw the film last night. It was well done.

@egpmh2891 3 жыл бұрын

@@brucehull6368 Indeed, very happy it was; was put off at first with who they had play Hardy but eventually gave it a shot.

@mikeymizor2934 4 жыл бұрын

BROOKLYN NEW YORK, GoD Bless u For Keeping The True Original Kings of Comedy Memories Alive,

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your very kind words. God Bless and stay safe out there in Brooklyn!

@johnkuzell3494 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to think I lived in a 1933 built house 2 blocks from those stairs in the mid 1960's. I used to pass those stairs everyday on my way to/from school.

@combemartian6480 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, really enjoyed this informative tribute. It's fitting that these people are honoured and kept in our memories by people such as yourself.

@Rachaelann59 5 ай бұрын

This has become my favorite channel on YT. The work; narration, storyline, image series, & research is impeccable! I love documentaries, especially well done ones. Cannot wait to see more from this Channel. This is a content creator I definitely would support in every way.

@Lubomchladek 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind reply, and at the same time thank you for the two film parts about the history of all of them who are constantly entertaining us even though all their film partners, film directors and all those who participated in film production at that time are no longer here with us.

@ruralmass7 4 жыл бұрын

Mae Busch and James Finlayson were my favorite supporting actors to Laurel and Hardy. My favorite film was Sons of the Desert; pure gold comedy in the days before political correction ended good comedy.

@shamteal8614 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative video. There is no doubt Laurel and Hardy and all those that starred with them were unique and we are unlikely to ever see their like again. Fantastic production which the creators should be justly proud, now off to find the next one.

@patrickyoung3503 Жыл бұрын

The world's best comedy duo ever . . These videos are remarkable in their content many thanks for showing them here .

@helanesolomon1724 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. We should never forget these actors. Thanks for reminding us!

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

@Mr05241948 4 жыл бұрын

A wonderful walk down the lane of memories.

@independenceforkabylietizi636 4 жыл бұрын

😭

@fataface2568 4 жыл бұрын

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@audialiastt2601 3 жыл бұрын

Simple the best. Brought generations together in my family and created hours of laughter.

@Jade_holloway 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic and informative presentation. As a lifelong L&H fan, thank you for this.

@evalu3260 4 жыл бұрын

Laurel and Hardy will always be my favorite. I wish I could find DVDs of their films.

@davidgillies5342 4 жыл бұрын

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are priceless as comedians. Thanks for the many laughs guys.

@mikekukral2148 4 жыл бұрын

I collect and restore player pianos as a hobby. As a big fan of Laurel & Hardy, I've noted player pianos in several of their films. About 2007 I wrote to Stan's daughter and asked her if her dad actually owned a player b piano. She wrote me back, saying that Hal Roach gave her dad one and it eventually ended up on his fishing yacht.

@amplify3735 4 жыл бұрын

10/10

@rael1999 3 жыл бұрын

A great tribute to the mortar that cemented the great bricks in place. Thanks for reminding me of all those that added so much to the wonderful world of Stan and Babe !

@1977TA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos about Laurel and Hardy! They are a wealth of information and are very entertaining. I had forgotten how much I loved the boys as a kid growing up in northern California watching their timeless films and the cartoon series in the 1980s. It is truly amazing that going on 100 years the collection of work the boys left behind is still entertaining new generations making new fans and reminding the old ones how comedically awesome the boys and their co-stars were. RIP boys and company. Thanks for the memories and continuing to make us laugh for generations to come.

@matthewf1979 4 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute best story telling I’ve seen in years. Excellent work, sir.

@branmcg9844 3 жыл бұрын

How I do love watching this. NO ANNOYING commercials with much better content than most videos today. Can you imagine the stories one of these obscure performers could tell.

@dennisdean7433 Жыл бұрын

Laurel and Hardy are still just as funny/hilarious as they were as I remember them as a kid👍😆I use to love to watch their antics in the early 50's every Saturday morning🤣

@larrywestlake173 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these! Great to see that these people are being remembered!

@tunifang 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the research and blossoming love put into this series.

@Patrick-il4es 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR GIVING US A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF LAUREL AND HARDY, AND THEIR HOLLYWOOD FRIENDS.

@uri771 2 жыл бұрын

Laurel and Hardy ,my BEST childhood heroes.gave much laughter to hundred millions people around the globe.

@joemackey1950 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Anita calls to Stanley, Stannnn--LLEEEE. Laughing just thinking of that one word. Anita was the best.

@georgealderson4424 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent and at times moving video which rightly brings together those people who albeit often unsung were such an important part of the Laurel and Hardy "family." The commentary is just right too. Thank you very much

@jamesgrannes1782 3 жыл бұрын

Dance scene from way out west, cracks me up every time I watch it.

@stevereeves2140 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating watch. I loved watching Laurel & Hardy -they were comedy geniuses.... the very best!

@darkangel_1978 4 жыл бұрын

My dad and I used to watch Laurel and Hardy together. I read somewhere that Stan Laurel had a quote, that read, "If you cry at my funeral, I shall never speak to you again." Just thought that was hilarious.

@pipollis 10 ай бұрын

One of the best KZfaq videos I've ever seen. Thank you

@dsmd830 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video of Laurel & Hardy & all thy other stars that would come out in the video's , lm 74 yrs old now , and l alway enjoyed laurel & Hardy since l was kid , and still enjoy them now ,

@yooel 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful Documentary!!!!! I am a retired New York City Public School Teacher, and I will be visiting the locations of many of the gravesites and movie scenes when I fly out to California!!

@staceytyler8116 3 жыл бұрын

I am 55 years old but I sure watch Laurel and Hardy every Saturday along with the three stooges it was my Saturday lineup eating my cereal in front of the TV special these were great shows that children of today most of them will never ever know but if sometimes you think about it just turn on KZfaq and find them pull them up on your fire stick and let these kids of today watch some of the funniest comedy ever and they all rest in peace they gave me a lot of laughs as a child

@philipdoran6596 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed Part 1 and looking forward to Part 2. Great to see from the comments how much joy the boys continue to bring to many around the world. Thanks for sharing

@annetterochelleaben9207 4 жыл бұрын

Anita Garvin was a friend of mine. I was staying at her home, in 1983, when she became ill and had to placed in the Motion Picture Home. She was there for nearly 11 years, until her death. I loved my Neetie!

@mikemulholland2862 4 жыл бұрын

I was a member of the "Two Tars" tent. I was lucky enough to meet Anita, and get her autograph.

@steveanacorteswa3979 4 жыл бұрын

Was that the home in Calabasas, lots went there

@syddiesel8420 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful vid my friend thanks for sharing this gem

@DraganBlom 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful and most respectful to all players. Great work !!

@MTGrad1 4 жыл бұрын

I recognized Billy Gilbert as being the crazy patient in Men in Black with Three Stooges.

@twistoffate4791 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nod to Buster Keaton. By far, he is my favorite silent star. A production came to my town in which an actual in-person orchestra played along with the Buster Keaton films. It was truly a fun day.

@batbat7043 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Waiting forever to see this

@timeecho1 3 жыл бұрын

The Hal Roach Shorts '29 to '34 are second to none. I grew up in the Valley not far from most of these cemeterys. Great video ThanX

@narcleptik 2 жыл бұрын

You have a brilliant voice for the video. Thank you for being so respectful to these legends

@iamshotty 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! A new video!! Many, many thanks from Australia 😊 ❤

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. All the best to my friends Down Under! Be safe!

@stargazergirl9932 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Just as great as Ken Burns! Can't wait for Part 2! Thank you for all of your artistic work...Helps so much the glumness of quarantine! SGG.

@romie1967 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was excellent! Thank you!!!

@christoph3903 3 жыл бұрын

Just brilliant. Loved both films and brought back so many memories.

@dougjones6554 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice discovering this! I've really only been to Hollywood Forever and Hollywood Memorial Park. Next time, I'll know where to look. Got to say hello to Robert Middleton. He made a great one-trick actor, waiting for a chance to play Lincoln again in STAND-IN, 1936. I heard he was a pure Navajo!

@tcp3342 3 жыл бұрын

How many characters came n went. What a world we are living. Its a journey to the past nice video

@susangutrugianios2241 Жыл бұрын

This is full of Actors who make up the color of these timeless movies Great Work

@brianballentine2336 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us the brilliance of Laurel and Hardy

@manymoonstraveled 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤ I loved it !

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

@augustomachete1715 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@bootypeople 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This looks like a labour of love, and then I see there are so many more videos on this channel. What a rare gem of a channel!

@delicesdasieetdailleurs9380 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent initiative! Very grateful.

@wiilamyoung9678 3 жыл бұрын

I would watch them and my stepfather would laugh uncontrollably. I watch them over and over and never tire. They were ther best.

@reneebraxton1032 4 жыл бұрын

When Anita walked in with that shotgun, I laughed my head off. She was pissed.

@Tannyk1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for wonderful video.

@wetarez Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you so much.

@davidarnce7958 4 жыл бұрын

This was great ! Thanks for posting !

@graveexplorations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, so glad you enjoyed it!

@larspapadopoulos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video .

@2FRESH-4U 8 ай бұрын

This video is so great you are really doing such a great service to these people

@sandrakinney1307 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing these finding out what happened to so many stars I loved watching

@mjhd1 3 жыл бұрын

You did a wonderful job with this!

@patriot03062 4 жыл бұрын

My Favorite to watch on TV when I was young. Loved Laurel and Hardy. Number 1

@suprchickn7745 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible work, sir! Excellent documentary! I'm sure Stan and Babe would appreciate all of your fine contributions here!

@vickihough3825 4 жыл бұрын

Leo McCarey. So underrated. RIP Leo.

@biagiologaldo9940 3 жыл бұрын

unforgettable and immortal! great research work, Thanks for this documentary.

@carolrashee6346 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite movie is the flying deuces. I love watching Ollie singing and both him and Stan dancing. Priceless.

@williamlynnroden 4 жыл бұрын

What a great and inclusive video! Great work!

@papapaulosexto 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!! Congratulations!

@rls1662 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully, wonderfully done! Magnificent work! Your hard work on this video helped me in my own film research. You sent me running to my desk to take notes!