The film Hog Wild is a story of a married couple and both difficulties and benefits of their relationship. I sympathize with Hardy more because it appears that he is having significant issues in his relationship with Laurel. In one scene depicted in the movie, he is unable to find his hat because of memory loss issues, despite it being on his head. His wife, however, does not offer assistance, which urges him to ask for help from a servant. Subsequently, he feels humiliated and uncomfortable, although the problem with the hat is not substantial. This scene at the beginning shows the regular communication between the two, where Laurel does not give solace to Hardy.
In addition, despite this treatment, Hardy chooses to hang the radio instead of running his errands and continues to try and accomplish the task despite falling into the pool several times. These scenes also evoke sympathy, especially when Laurel tells him to stop playing. It appears that this is the usual attitude in their relationship, which lacks encouragement or support. Hardy continues to pursue his attempts regardless of this comment, displaying his commitment. However, both depicted individuals mistreat each other, since Hardy looks annoyed at the beginning of the film.
It should be noted that their relationship makes them more than the sum of their parts. This aspect becomes evident at the end of the movie when Laurel rushes to help Hardy move the car, indicating her compassion. Similarly, the attempts of her husband to install the radio on the roof were a struggle; nevertheless, he did not quit.
Overall, Hardy has a rougher end of the relationship when compared to Laurel.
Work Cited
Hog Wild. Directed by James Parrott, performances by Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930.