"A Pair of Tights" is a Laurel & Hardy movie without Laurel or Hardy. This short comedy was put into production by Hal Roach at the beginning of Laurel and Hardy's best period, but the stars of the film are Edgar Kennedy and Stu Erwin as a couple of tightwads ("tights"), cast in parts that were clearly written for Laurel (Erwin's role) and Hardy (Kennedy's role). Fortunately, Edgar and Stu had the sense to play the roles their own way, rather than imitating Stan and Ollie. Apparently Laurel and Hardy were so busy at this point, they didn't have time to appear in every movie that was planned for them. This movie even LOOKS like a Laurel and Hardy film, with various members of the Laurel & Hardy stock company (Charlie Hall, Anita Garvin, Kennedy himself) prominently featured. The good news is that it's pretty funny in its own right. I'll rate "A Pair of Tights" 8 out of 10.
Review of A Pair of Tights
