Gary 167 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Discovered on twitter the other day that Laurel and hardy appeared at the Ritz in Warrington (Mr Smiths latterly) in 1952 - anyone on here old enough to remember? Must have been a fantastic occasion? With the 70th anniversary of that visit approaching I think it would be a good idea to have a special event so future generations can remember this comedy duo and learn more about them. You can't bit good old fashioned slap stick comedy - especially in black and white Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfie 299 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 This should suit you Gary https://youtu.be/vHqSOLRQWsU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
algy 386 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I was 12years old in 1952 and have no recollection of L & H visiting Warrington, there again perhaps I just didn't hear about it or never took any notice after all I was only 12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jean 6 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I was 11 I don't remember that what month was that? I might still have been in Wigan, moved in 1952. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 411 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 You really got my feet tapping there Wolfie even though it's a clip that I've seen before One of my favourite AC/DC songs too although I do have a few. I wonder if Gary's been doing those dance moves tonight to it if he's watched it :lol:Anyway, I tried googling their visit and the '28 days later' site says re the Ritz that "Famous visitors include world-famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, who visited in 1952, not to entertain, but to promote performances in Southport and Liverpool " They cite Gordon Gandy's excellent 'My Warrington' website as the source but I cant find that actual info on there only that they did visit in 1952.Maybe Gordon can tell us more if he is a member or reader on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbo 83 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 This facebook page is all about the British tours. https://www.facebook.com/laurelandhardybritishtours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 167 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like it must of only been a whistle stop visit to promote their tours elsewhere - but still worth recognising the anniversary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 167 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 This should suit you Gary https://youtu.be/vHqSOLRQWsU Been shared on my facebook page a few times over the years - good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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