There were few bigger Hollywood stars 90 years ago than comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
At a time when the burgeoning new 'talky' movies were still in their infancy, Stan and Ollie were on the crest of a wave when they stopped off on Tyneside during a high-profile publicity tour of the UK in the summer of 1932.
The local connections of Stan Laurel have been well-documented, and this wonderful piece of footage from the North East Film Archive recalls the famous pair's visit to Tynemouth. Captured for posterity, the local newsreel was shot by enthusiast Arthur G Greaves, a member of Newcastle & District Amateur Cinematographers Association.
