'Mr. Hardy was making big preparations to get married --
Mr. Laurel was taking a bath too.'

Monday, February 02, 2009

News from Jakarta

Yesterday several Laurel and Hardy enthusiasts teamed up to show a few of the films of the Boys to orphans in North Jakarta, Indonesia. In the spirit of the Constitution of the Sons of the Desert, Laurel and Hardy films were shown to young Indonesians who had never seen their movies before. Brats, The Finishing Touch and Big Business made the audience of almost 50 people smile and laugh. With plenty of food and drinks as well as gifts such as books and writing pads and toys for the orphans, the children seemd to have a Perfect Day.
To be continued.

(with many thanks to Peter van Rooij)