Type: Movie
Cast: Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
Directors: James W. Horne and Charley Rogers
Producer: Hal Roach Studios
Year of Production: 1936
Release: #3 Top Box Office Hit of 1936
The Bohemian Girl places Laurel and Hardy in a whimsical operetta world of gypsies, nobles, and mistaken identity. Loosely based on Balfe’s 1843 opera, the duo raises a kidnapped noble child with their usual mix of charm and chaos. Set against a backdrop of music and mischief, the movie blends period drama with slapstick comedy. A lighthearted, costume-filled tale that showcases the timeless humor of Laurel and Hardy in an unexpected, theatrical setting that is absurd yet entertaining.