As well as an introductory essay and biographies of both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Robb covers every Laurel and Hardy short film, the move from silent movies to the sound classics of the 1930s and the feature films of the 1930s and 1940s, complete with information on the inspiration for each film and the reaction of critics and audiences. There's also a handy reference section listing other books about Laurel and Hardy, interesting web sites and the availability of their 106 films.
