The Sons of the Desert Laurel & Hardy movie marathon and invited Sons members from across America to take part in the live, national broadcast. A documentary film about the Sons organization was produced in 1987 by Alexander Marshall: "Revenge of the Sons of the Desert" is a featurette showing the international membership at one of its conventions, with commentary by celebrity guests. An Emmy Award winner, the film is included in the DVD set "The Laurel & Hardy Collection Volume One" (released in 2006). The Michigan tent also started a helper group named after the Laurel and Hardy short "Brats," which is composed of
The Roses of the Desert The Roses of the Desert The Roses of the Desert () is an Italian film released in 2006. It was directed by Mario Monicelli, in his final film, and was loosely inspired by the romance "Il deserto della Libia" of Mario Tobino. In World War II a group of Italian soldiers is sent to Egypt to provide assistance to the local population. The military, however, should expect other directives from the Duce Benito Mussolini but completely lose contact with the Italy. Soon the members of the brigade, which includes some very curious and picturesque characters such as the Captain who