1929, over 85 years ago, was a pretty prolific year in terms of films for Laurel and Hardy and this one also came out back then. It is black-and-whit and we still do not hear their voices, even if it is not a silent film anymore. As usual, it runs for 20 minutes roughly and with this one Laurel and Hardy try to satisfy the steadily-growing number of audience members who loved to see animals in movies. This one has a goat from start to finish. The duo takes care of her, but hides her from a landlord. When the police officer finally finds her in the end, a cute surprise is waiting for our heroes. I must say the only thing I liked here were the last 2 minutes. Some nice drama and comedy and of course the cute ending I already mentioned. Everything before that is fairly forgettable and not as funny as I hoped it could be. Laurel and Hardy have many funnier films out from the late 20s and early 30s. Maybe it's the goat's fault, maybe the writer's. But I do not recommend this one. The last 2 minutes are not worth sitting through the first 18. Thumbs down.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are the most famous comedy duo in history, and deservedly so, so I am happy to see any of their films. A goat manages to snap its rope and escape and the shop owner assumes it has been stolen and tells a policeman. The goat runs towards Stan and Ollie eating ring doughnuts, and a boy thinks that they are the ones that stole it, and the goat keeps following them till Ollie falls into a deep puddle. The goat has followed them for two days, all the way to a hotel room in St. Paul with the Landlord (Edgar Kennedy) sleeping right underneath, and when the goat is being noisy Ollie reminds Stan that they will be thrown out if they bother the Landlord. Ollie tries to relieve his aching foot, but he ends up taking the shoe and sock off and massaging Stan's foot, and the Landlord is bothered when Stan tries to knock a piece of wallpaper that the goat pulls off back in place. They hide the goat under the bed, and the before the Landlord goes back to his room, he reminds them it's a respectable hotel, as a woman and a sailor walk by the door. Just when he gets in bed Stan gets out again to do some exercise with his stretch bands on the door, which wakes the Landlord again, but he catches Ollie demonstrating how to do it quietly. After the Landlord leaves, the boys notice a stink, and they know they have to wash the goat, and getting the tub and water ready they tread on a pin and a mousetrap. Stan makes Ollie accidentally poor water on the floor, and water leaks through a hole in the Landlord's ceiling, and is almost woken by the fuss of getting the goat washed. A Neighbour (Charlie Hall) interrupts them knocking on the wrong door, and the Landlord is awake ringing the police reporting a murder will happen, then goes to deal with the boys. Ollie throws the tub water on Stan for annoying him, and manages to soak the Landlord instead, so a little water fight starts, and the Neighbour joins as well. The Landlord gets the Policeman (Harry Bernard) that comes to investigate the report, and he spots the goat, assuming that the Landlord stole it, so he takes him away, and Ollie says he never wants to see a goat again, but the film ends with three baby goats coming under the door. Also starring Charley Young as Mr. Caribeau. Filled with good slapstick and all classic comedy you want from a black and white silent film, it may a little grainy at times, but it is an enjoyable film. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were number 7 on The Comedians' Comedian. Worth watching!

This was Laurel and Hardy's last silent film for Roach Studios. However, since the public had a real thirst for "talkies", this same short was re-made by the team just a few years later with only a few small plot changes. LAUGHING GRAVY was essentially the same plot except that Stan and Ollie were trying to hide a cute puppy from their grouchy landlord--not a goat like in ANGORA LOVE. This whole goat angle is the worst part of the film. While you could understand the boys wanting to keep a cute little dog (after all, it is snowy outside), why exactly they bring a goat home is just contrived and pointless. According to the plot, the goat followed them home and so they got tired of shooing it away and kept it. Huh?! This just doesn't make any sense--if it had been a giraffe or a cow, would they have done the same thing?! Apart from being an unconvincing plot, the movie itself is pure Laurel and Hardy, with a familiar plot and familiar roles for the comedians. This film features quite a few laughs, but unfortunately isn't one of their better films to wrap up their silent careers. This aspect of their careers just seems to have ended with a whimper.

No this is not an Ed Wood movie. "Angora Love" is Stan Laurel's and Oliver Hardy's last silent movie. The end of an era! In the '20's Laurel & Hardy left a real mark on the silent movie genre with movies that are still popular and being watched and aired regularly, this present day.It's a shame that this movie is however not among their best.The premise of the movie sounds good and is good. The boys team up with a goat this time, which of course leads them into trouble and for us some hilarious situations to watch. It however at the same time is extremely silly and just totally unbelievable to watch the boys doing comedy stuff with a goat. Most of the jokes in the movie still work good but the movie just however never gets truly hilarious or memorable. The comedy and story really feels lacking at times and is mostly too simple and predictable.Of course still good and fun enough to watch for the fans but still a slightly disappointing last silent Laurel & Hardy entry.7/10http://bobafett1138.blogspot.com/