# 37. Men O' War: Just Playing Together with Richard W. Bann

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Podcast: [The Laurel &amp; Hardy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246)
Published: 2024-09-21T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laurelandhardypodcast/episodes/37--Men-O-War-Just-Playing-Together-with-Richard-W--Bann-e2olo6v
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In this first of two episodes looking at Laurel and Hardy's classic 1929 talkie, Men O' War, Patrick chats with returning guest and Hal Roach Studios expert, Richard W. Bann about his forthcoming book 'Laurel &amp; Hardy as Men O' War: Just Playing Together.' In addition to discussing the book's genesis and content, Richard reads an extract from the manuscript, which perfectly sets the scene and provides great context for what was happening in and around Hollywood in 1929. As mentioned in the show, if you'd like to purchase the Winter 2022 issue of The Laurel &amp; Hardy Magazine, click here: https://www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/winter-22 If you'd like to join the mailing list and stay informed about any of our forthcoming book titles, click here: www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books To access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and become a Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To subscribe to the all-new Laurel &amp; Hardy Magazine and for more information on The Laurel &amp; Hardy Podcast and Patrick's forthcoming series of books starting with Laurel &amp; Hardy: Silents, visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not become an official Blog-Head by joining the Blog-Heads Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To find the best Laurel…

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