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For those who care about Danish Slapstick also (even if shot in Austria or Germany!) -- there are now some illustrations up on the Lost Films website, https://www.lost-films.eu/index for the lost P&Ps Pat und Patachon als Schwiegersöhne - https://www.lost-films.eu/films/show/id/3824 and 1000 Wor...

Hi all, on behalf of a good friend, does anyone have info on whether this film survives and is available anywhere? It likely has a very early appearance of Charles Gemora of simian slapstick and horror fame. Stills that might help answer that question (or in fact any info on silent era fake Gorilla ...

10/26? Right in time for CHAPLIN IN THE HEARTLAND!
A Thief Catcher, the Keystone set, the Syd bio and the conference - what a great year for the Chaplins and the Chapliners.

Uli

And here's another:
http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/17/long-lost-charlie-chaplin-cameo-discovered/

Uli

No release date yet, but the list of musicians sounds truly mouthwatering: "Eric Beheim, Neil Brand, Antonio Coppola, Frederick Hodges, Stephen Horne, Robert Israel, Rodney Sauer, The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, Ethan Uslan, and Ken Winokur with Tillie’s Nightmare." http://www.flic...

Richard, my understanding is that Etaix' films are indeed planned for theatrical re-release as well as DVDs, so, although possibly sans English subs, there might be an opportunity to revisit his films soon. Having missed the couple that screened in the first days of this year's Cinema Ritrovato , bu...

... and they have been released from their legal limbo, too. Great news!
http://www.technicolorfilmfoundation.org./en/home/programs/restoration-of-the-complete-film-works-of-pierre-etaix.html

Uli

I might actually have run out of "classic comedy" DVDs to purchase! Well, as I told you, there's always that upcoming release where Larry Semon gets the Criterion treatment! (Sort of, anyways...) As to the Langdons -- if Rohauer didn't "own"them, does that mean they are PD? Uli

Happy Birthday, happy Birthday... and of course, Paul already found the bestest birthday present conceivable -- !

Uli

Chris Seguin wrote:Commentary tracks...and lots of 'em!

Ah, did you just offer one, Chris? You'll never beat Steve M. in bit part actor identifications, or David K. in breakneck pace film historic crash courses, but it would be great to hear one by you indeed one of these days!

Uli