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Welcome to ANOTHER NICE MESS. This website aims to cover review of films made by the Hal Roach Studios between 1914-1948;
as well as the individual films featuring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase and the post-Roach Our Gang short films.

This is not a fan-made, kiss-ass website. I am NOT a "Laurel & Hardy fan" and my reviews are unbiased.
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Special thanks to Gene Sorkin and Max Lanzisera for their essential help in getting this website off the ground.
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