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Richard M Roberts A lot of Archivists aren't into comedy. RICHARD M ROBERTS (or pacing for that matter) That explains plenty. As archivist's, basic research will demonstrate the comedy filmmakers undercranked for a specific reason, these comedies are supposed to move fast. It's part of the world th...

DaveGlass
Shame it's not at the right speed

Where did this 18/20fps transfer practice start and why has it become the standard film speed transfer of all the archives around the world?

Pasquale

She'll probably hate Laurel and Hardy's BLOCK-HEADS because Billy Gilbert talks about his big game hunting experiences blasting elephants for tusks. Heavens, not to mention the mounted animal heads on the walls. It's only a movie. Get over it, get a life, move on.

Pasquale

Heart attack.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-27815348

What suspense!

Pasquale

BOTTOM is one of my favorites. Still no cause of death yet made public.

This is the first George Ovey comedy I've ever seen and enjoyed it very much. If his other comedies are as good and funny as this one, count me in.

Pasquale Ventura

The calendar on the wall reads 1914 Tuesday 1, the month is hard to make out, think it's September.

Was this shot in New Jersey or New York?

Must have been a warm day Madge Kirby has really wet underarms.

Pasquale

The YouTube link doesn't work anymore, video is no longer available.

Dave, being the technical illiterate I am, just how do you get 16mm and 9.5mm uploaded into a computer and on YouTube? It's a mystery to me.

Pasquale