Question 1

Why is The Bullfighters significant in Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's career?

Accepted Answer

It was their final Hollywood movie. 20th Century-Fox offered to keep its 'B' movie department open for them, but they declined.

Question 2

What routine did Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy reprise from their earlier film Hollywood Party (1934)?

Accepted Answer

Their tit-for-tat egg routine with Carol Andrews is a direct lift from their similar routine with Lupe Velez in Hollywood Party (1934).

Question 3

Which actress was threatened with being cast in this film as punishment?

Accepted Answer

Joan Bennett was threatened with being cast in the Margo Woode role in this film after she balked at appearing opposite George Raft in Nob Hill (1945).

Question 4

What prompted Fox to consider a story set in Mexico for Stan and Ollie?

Accepted Answer

After Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy won the Rodriguez Good Neighbor Scroll, a popularity award in Mexico, Fox wanted to put them in a story set in that country.

Question 5

Why did Stan disguise himself as a matador in The Bullfighters?

Accepted Answer

Stan disguises himself as a famous matador to hide from Richard K. Muldoon, who spent time in prison on Stan's bogus testimony.

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