''Any Old Port'', 1932
by Movie World Posters
Title
''Any Old Port'', 1932
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Any Old Port'', released in 1932, is a short comedy film starring the iconic comedy duo, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. In this film, the duo find themselves in a small seaport town. Mugsie Long (played by Walter Long), the rough and unscrupulous proprietor of a hotel, forces Laurel and Hardy to work off their debt. Mugsie is also a manager of a boxer, and he cunningly tricks Oliver into a boxing match to win a large bet he has placed.
The boxing match is the centerpiece of the film, filled with the typical Laurel and Hardy comedic antics. Oliver is comically outmatched and relies on a variety of slapstick tactics to survive the match. Stan, meanwhile, tries to help Oliver by sabotaging the opponent, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps.
The film is notable for its blend of physical comedy and character-driven humor, a hallmark of Laurel and Hardy films. The duo's chemistry and comedic timing shine throughout, particularly in the boxing sequence, which is filled with sight gags and physical comedy.
"Any Old Port!" is considered a classic in the Laurel and Hardy filmography and is celebrated for its humor and its portrayal of the beloved comedic characters.
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January 26th, 2022
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