Name: Berth Marks Director: Lewis R. Foster Studio: Hal Roach Studios Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy Release Date: June 1, 1929 Runtime: 19 minutes Format: Black-and-White, Sound Short Film Country: United States Language: English Genres: | Comedy | Short | Slapstick | --- Summary: Laurel and Hardy play traveling musicians who find themselves in an uproarious series of mishaps while trying to catch a late-night train. Once aboard, they struggle hilariously with their oversized instruments and, most famously, their attempts to share a cramped upper berth in the sleeping car. Their escalating discomfort and clumsy antics create a perfect storm of physical comedy, leading to one of their most memorable short subjects. --- Background: "Berth Marks" was one of Laurel and Hardy’s early sound shorts, produced by Hal Roach Studios and distributed by MGM. The film marked a transition from silent slapstick to sound comedy, allowing the duo’s voices and comic timing to enhance their routines. It was filmed in 1929, shortly after the introduction of synchronized sound, and survives as a prime example of how the pair adapted seamlessly to the new medium. --- Trivia: * "Berth Marks" was reissued in 1936 with added music and sound effects. * The train station scenes were filmed at the Santa Fe Depot in Los Angeles. * Laurel and Hardy’s struggles with the berth became one of their most iconic “confined space” routines, influencing later comedy sketches. * A silent version was also produced for theaters not yet equipped for sound in 1929. --- Hashtags: \#LaurelAndHardy #ClassicComedy #SilentToSound #HalRoach #1920sCinema #Slapstick #FilmHistory #BerthMarks