Way Out West

G

Released Apr 16, 1937

1h 5m

Comedy

Western

List

100%

13 Reviews

Tomatometer

91%

2,500+ Ratings

Audience Score

A prospector enlists Stan (Stan Laurel) and Ollie (Oliver Hardy) to deliver the deed to a goldmine to his daughter Mary (Rosina Lawrence) in Brushwood Gulch. When they arrive in the small village and enter the local saloon, Mary's sinister guardian (Sharon Lynne) pretends to be Mary, thus fooling the hapless duo into handing over the deed. Upon meeting the real Mary, the pair realizes their mistake and sets about getting the deed into the rightful owner's hands.

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Wendy Ide

Guardian

There's a glorious streak of surreal mischief displayed here.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 22, 2015

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Martin Chilton

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Contains one of the most charming dance sequences in cinema history.

May 28, 2015

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

I can't stop laughing while watching 'Way Out West', the James W. Horne comedy starring Laurel and Hardy. I find it amazing that his slapstick humor feels fresh. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Aug 6, 2020

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

People who laugh at Laurel and Hardy will have lots of fun at Way Out West.

Oct 9, 2019

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

Some iffy behavior in classic Laurel & Hardy comedy.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 6, 2019

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

An ideal comedy

Oct 21, 2010

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Stevie D

Absolute comic geniuses, this film is such fun, laughs all the way through but the dance and the song steal the show. A joy to watch. Perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 05 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/23

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Audience Member

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 05 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Laurel and Hardy shine in a delightfully comic take on the Western genre that will surely stand as a favorite among L&H aficionados for generations to come. The film is a wonderfully lighthearted panorama of boisterous thrills and sidesplitting gags, featuring the duo's most timeless and memorable dance routine in the bargain. Returning to this film again and again, I never ceased to be impressed with the wonderful attraction of its Western milieu, the flawless pacing, and the resilience of the duo in their earnest commitment to follow through with their arduous task. In short, the film permits L&H's greatest qualities to remain ever at the surface, evoking big laughs while simultaneously inspiring our utmost love and respect. God bless you, Laurel and Hardy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

This one very way out. These old guys have big genius.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Liam D

It features one of the most iconic moments in cinema and it's Laurel and Hardy at they best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/22

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James W. Horne

Director

Stan Laurel

Stanley

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

James Finlayson

Mickey Finn

Sharon Lynn

Lola Marcel

Stanley Fields

Sheriff

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Synopsis

A prospector enlists Stan (Stan Laurel) and Ollie (Oliver Hardy) to deliver the deed to a goldmine to his daughter Mary (Rosina Lawrence) in Brushwood Gulch. When they arrive in the small village and enter the local saloon, Mary's sinister guardian (Sharon Lynne) pretends to be Mary, thus fooling the hapless duo into handing over the deed. Upon meeting the real Mary, the pair realizes their mistake and sets about getting the deed into the rightful owner's hands.

Director: James W. Horne
Screenwriter: Jack Jevne, Charley Rogers, Felix Adler, James Parrott, James W. Horne, Arthur V. Jones
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp., Film Classics Inc.
Production Co: Hal Roach Studios Inc., Stan Laurel Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Comedy, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 1937, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2017
Runtime: 1h 5m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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