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Angora Love is a 1929 American silent comedy short film starring the duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Directed by Lewis R. Foster, it holds the distinction of being Laurel and Hardy's final fully silent film before they transitioned to sound pictures. The plot revolves around the comedic chaos that ensues when the duo takes in a stray goat, which proceeds to devour various objects in their apartment.
The film features supporting actor Edgar Kennedy and exemplifies the team's signature slapstick humor.
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Why is the 1929 film Angora Love historically significant for Laurel and Hardy?
Angora Love holds the distinction of being the final fully silent film starring the comedic duo before they transitioned to sound pictures. Directed by Lewis R. Foster, it marked the end of an era for Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
What is the plot of Angora Love?
The silent comedy short revolves around a stray goat that follows the boys home and wreaks havoc in their apartment. Their attempts to hide the mischievous animal from their landlord drive the film's physical comedy.
Was Angora Love remade with sound?
Elements of the plot were later reworked and expanded into their 1931 sound film 'Angora Love' but it evolved more famously into their later short 'Dirty Work.' The original 1929 version remains a pure showcase of silent-era slapstick.
Who directed the silent film Angora Love?
The film was directed by Lewis R. Foster, though Stan Laurel was famously known for heavily contributing to the creative direction of their shorts. It was released in 1929 as a two-reel comedy.
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