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by David Pickard
Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Silent Comedy Weekend - Kennington Bioscope - 22nd October
Replies: 0
Views: 3637

Silent Comedy Weekend - Kennington Bioscope - 22nd October

Hi, It was my pleasure to attend the Silent Comedy Weekend at the Kennington Bioscope on 22nd October; unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I was only able to see the Laurel & Hardy part of the programme but can report that it was excellent. The presentation comprised two prints from th...
by David Pickard
Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Laurel & Hardy - Capitol Films
Replies: 2
Views: 6073

Laurel & Hardy - Capitol Films

Hi,

Could anyone tell me which Laurel & Hardy silents were released on Capitol films?

Thank you.
by David Pickard
Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Silent Laughter Weekend in London
Replies: 1
Views: 4826

Re: Silent Laughter Weekend in London

I'll see you there - most interested in the Laurel & Hardy sequence, especially the Robert Youngson prints. It should be good.
by David Pickard
Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Babe's Early Solo Films
Replies: 4
Views: 9333

Re: Babe's Early Solo Films

Wow! Great find! Didn't expect any more replies on this - thanks very much Dave. Now the next challenge is to find a copy of 'Hats Off'!!!
by David Pickard
Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Gordon Berkow Collection
Replies: 3
Views: 9312

Gordon Berkow Collection

I recently found out from a Laurel & Hardy magazine that it is possible that the Gordon Berkow collection could contain a number of 'The Boys' films besides 'The Battle Of The Century'. Apparently, there may even be a complete copy of 'The Second One Hundred Years' and other rarities. Does anyon...
by David Pickard
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: The Band Master / Honorable Mr Buggs
Replies: 1
Views: 5167

The Band Master / Honorable Mr Buggs

Hi, I've seen a 2 minute clip of 'The Band Master' on vimeo.com and was wondering if anyone knows if the whole films is available anywhere? Also, I believe 'The Honorable Mr Buggs' was shown a few years ago at Slapsticon 2013 - unfortunately I missed this event and have been trying to find a copy ev...
by David Pickard
Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Babe's Early Solo Films
Replies: 4
Views: 9333

Re: Babe's Early Solo Films

Hi Richard, Thank you for your reply - most helpful and informative. It's good to know that the early version of 'Berth Marks' should be available - I'll keep a look out for a copy on Amazon and Ebay. Hopefully 'Daddy Of Them All' will become commercially available at some point, and as for 'She Wan...
by David Pickard
Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Babe's Early Solo Films
Replies: 4
Views: 9333

Babe's Early Solo Films

I am an avid Laurel & Hardy fan and collector and have been so for many years but it is only recently that I have begun to focus on Babe Hardy's early solo work; the research that I've been able to do has led me to believe that a number of his films may exist, such as - Daddy Of Them All Back To...