Randy Skretvedt's Latest Triumph "March of the Wooden Soldiers: The Amazing Story of Laurel and Hardy’s Babes in Toyland".
- alexshewan
- Jan 2, 2024
- 2 min read
March of the Wooden Soldiers: The Amazing Story of Laurel and Hardy’s Babes in Toyland is another masterpiece from Randy Skretvedt. The book is written in an extraordinary depth of detail that we have come to know from Skretvedt. His knowledge and depth of understanding of the films of Laurel and Hardy is unique and comes from his lifelong love and dedication to the work of Stan and Babe.
Skretvedt’s latest work is a comprehensive guide to the film, Babes in Toyland (or March of the Wooden Soldiers) as it is also known. However, it is more than just a book. It is created with love from years of research and an insight that can only belong to Randy Skretvedt. He is a world authority on Laurel and Hardy and his knowledge and understanding of the legendary duo is second to none. He brings every aspect of his expertise to this book which is comprehensive in bringing this magical film to his readers.
Skretvedt is a lifelong devotee of Laurel and Hardy and has built up personal connections with a wide range of people associated with their films including actors, writers, directors, producers and musicians. Reading one of Skretvedt’s books is an absolute treat. The anecdotes and interviews within the book feel as though you are with those people and that you are listening to a friend speaking about something of which they are absolutely passionate. Reading about the stories behind the production of the film is informative but also joyful. Skretvedt takes us back to the 1930s and not only explains the making of the film but also recreates the time and takes us back to an era of pure magic.
This is a triumph from Randy Sketvedt and is an absolute must-read, not just for fans of Laurel and Hardy, but for all fans of film history.

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