Stan Laurel In Mud And Sand

Stan Laurel takes the desert by storm in this cheeky parody of 1920s romantic adventure films.

In Mud and Sand is a 1922 silent comedy short starring Stan Laurel in a playful spoof of the wildly popular Valentino film The Sheik. In this clever send-up, Laurel portrays “Rhubarb Vaselino,” bumbling his way through dramatic desert escapades with classic physical comedy and absurd charm. Showcasing his gift for parody even before his legendary partnership with Oliver Hardy, this film is a delightful example of Laurel’s early work and the inventive humor of the silent film era. A must-see for fans of vintage comedy and film history alike.