Laurel and Hardy were a popular American comedy duo active in the early 20th century. They began working together in the 1920s and officially became a team in 1927, producing over 100 films together including many successful shorts and feature films. Some of their most popular films included Sons of the Desert, Way Out West, and Block-Heads. They worked together until retiring from film in the 1950s, having established themselves as one of the most famous comedy teams in cinema history.