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by Rob Farr
Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!
Replies: 3
Views: 9355

Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!

Warner Archive finally releases their long-awaited Vitaphone comedy short subject collection featuring all the Arbuckle and Shemp Howard talkies released between 1932-34! http://www.wbshop.com/product/the+vitaphone+comedy+collection+volume+one++roscoe+fatty+arbuckleshemp+howard+19321934+1000207456.d...
by Rob Farr
Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: So long, MCW!
Replies: 7
Views: 12451

Re: So long, MCW!

Gary Johnson wrote:I wonder if CI is aware of the fact that their publication is rarely carried at any news kiosks anymore?


Are there even news kiosks anymore? Only "newstands" left are at Barnes & Noble.
by Rob Farr
Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Unidentified American Comedies from France
Replies: 8
Views: 13306

Unidentified American Comedies from France

Missed the Mostly Lost Identification Workshop in Culpeper VA? Here are a few unidentified comedies (and some dramas) from the French Cinemateque They've ID'ed some of the main actors (St. John, Ovey). Any titles? http://www.cnc-aff.fr/internet_cnc/Inte ... connu.aspx
by Rob Farr
Thu May 31, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: How to ACTUALLY Find John Wayne in an Educational Comedy
Replies: 8
Views: 17268

Re: How to ACTUALLY Find John Wayne in an Educational Comedy

This is a great find. It's worth re-watching surviving Educational comedies from '27-'28 with half an eye open for the Duke. Even if you don't spot him, it's time well-spent.
by Rob Farr
Thu May 31, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: SLAPSTICON Returns in 2013!
Replies: 10
Views: 17885

Re: SLAPSTICON Returns in 2013!

The first Slapsticon was in '03 so next year's fest will be an anniversary of sorts, even tho it hasn't always been an annual event. What the heck? We'll have an extra drink to toast Slapsticon at 10 anyway.
by Rob Farr
Mon May 21, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Rare silent comedy shorts found
Replies: 10
Views: 19122

Re: Rare silent comedy shorts found

What's the plot of the Duffy movie? Any other recognizable cast members? There are more than a few folks on this board that could ID it for you.
by Rob Farr
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: John Wayne NOT in CAREFUL PLEASE with Lloyd Hamilton
Replies: 21
Views: 44266

Re: John Wayne NOT in CAREFUL PLEASE with Lloyd Hamilton

"There's gonna be a fight!" - Stan Laurel, Blockheads
by Rob Farr
Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Raised Eyebrows Author and Dick Cavett Interviewed
Replies: 0
Views: 5908

Raised Eyebrows Author and Dick Cavett Interviewed

Thanks to Paul for sharing the NYT article about Dick Cavett's memories of Groucho's last years. Here are two podcasts that cover the same territory. Raised Eyebrows author Steve Stoliar interviewed by Elvis Mitchell on KCRW's The Treatment: http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/tt/tt111221steve_stoliar_...
by Rob Farr
Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Maurice Zouary (1921 - 2010)
Replies: 5
Views: 11490

Re: Maurice Zouary (1921 - 2010)

Most of Zouary's prints can be seen in LC's online catalog. The ones I've seen are 16mm Atlas TV prints in very rough shape. In addition, many of the two-reelers have been cut to 13 minutes to allow two shorts to be shown in a 30-minute time slot allowing for commecials. This was the case with the t...
by Rob Farr
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Will Rogers in State Fair on TCM
Replies: 5
Views: 13657

Re: Will Rogers in State Fair on TCM

Jim, way back in the late 1970s or early 80s I drove through Claremont and was astonished to discover their 16mm film collection consisting of Rogers films that were totally out of reach for even the most avid buffs. They generally screened two films a day in rotation. I planned to return to Claremo...