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So far, I've made my way through disc 1 only (blame welcome distractions as a certain wonderful festival in Italy in the beginning of October!), and am intrigued to finally see how Charley was there from early on in American Slapstick history. Given the extra "directed by Chase" shorts, I ...

Here's an interesting question which I'm posting on behalf of fellow color film researcher, James Layton. Maybe Richard or Brent, or anyone else of course, can chime in? James wonders: "I understand few of the Sennett Color shorts from 1930-31 survive now. Does anyone know which ones do and whe...

Is it just me, or is Toto doing a Grock impersonation in the clip?

Uli

And if the follow-up sets indeed offer the comprehensive Roach Rascal talkies, they would perovide a splendid alternative to the (partially) botched recent US set... no furter info on German sites and forums on the exact content yet, as far as I can see though.

Uli

BLOTTO Online now has further captures, apparently shot of a screen.
http://www.blotto.nl/images/uploads/stanold_w.jpg
Of course, I'd rather see this film first preserved than projected... at any rate, good to read the owner wants to make it available.

Uli

First, a belated hello again everyone -- and kudos to Paul and Richard for making this forum happen! Anyways, a couple weeks ago I returned from the Cinema Ritrovato. As always, connecting to old and new friends, and the screenings, more than made up for the blazing heat, and I can only warmly (no p...