Historical eventDecember 31927

Putting Pants on Philip

Putting Pants on Philip, the first official film featuring the British-American comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, was released.

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When
Saturday, December 3 192799 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1920s
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Dates: From 1927.

What happened

Putting Pants on Philip, the first official film featuring the British-American comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, was released.

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December 3 1927 — 99 years ago, on a Saturday.

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