A black and white publicity photograph from the motion picture Sons of the Desert (Hal Roach Studios, 1933) accompanies this lot. Philanthropy by not only supporting the Shrine Hospitals, but also our local first responders as well. The next Sons of the Desert Fez of the Week release will be in June to mark Stan Laurel's birthday. That's what the Sons of the Desert are all about. A red wool felt fez with faded red tassel and gold colored embroidery. Look for the announcement early that month. Welcome to the Sons of the Desert Comraderie - Philanthropy - Fun. The Sons Of The Desert organization was named after the 1933 Laurel & Hardy film of the same name and began in 1964 when author John McCabe (Mr. Laurel & Mr. Hardy) sent a letter to his friend, Stan Laurel, proposing the idea about forming an … Sort of an exploration into the relationship between Stan & Ollie and their patient but quick-tempered wives (L&H were usually incurring the wives' wraths … The Sons of the Desert Lodge’s mission is to impart and uphold the masonic tenets of brotherly love, relief, and truth. After a decade of making the Sons of the Desert fez we have finally retired it from Current production. As the membership grew, different cities started their own branch of the appreciation society, each branch or 'tent ' as it is commonly known, takes it's name after a Laurel and Hardy film. Directed by William A. Seiter. Sons Of The Desert . The Sons of the Desert is the international Laurel and Hardy appreciation society and strives to perpetuate the memories and movies of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Stamped inside illegibly. Size 7 1/2. The Sons of the Desert was fully backed by Stan Laurel, who contributed to the constitution , which sets out the guidelines of the society. Comraderie by creating a cohesive Shrine organization that promotes the bonds of Freemasonry and the Shrine. With Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, Mae Busch. When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal … Every tent in the Sons of the Desert operates independently of one another, so it is important that you contact the tent nearest you to find out how they operate. PROVENANCE Lot 222, "Western Costume Sale," Butterfield & Butterfield, Los Angeles, July 17, 1994 Sons of the Desert (1933) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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