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Found this in a box at a DC used bookstore on Sunday morning. The slug on the back says, "Puffie Comedies, Universal 1928". Nothing says comedy more than a fat man stuffing a sandwich into his face. .

Chris Seguin wrote:Deepdiscount.com has the three disc blu-ray at 13.99....it is, of course, out of stock.

That lasted about an hour. Price is back to $39 and change.

Rob Farr wrote:And in other Blu-Ray news, the triple-disc Wizard of Oz set with all of the surviving silent material is now on sale at Amazon for $17.

Oops. Just doubled in price. Buying from Amazon is like playing the ponies. Ya gotta jump on that filly while she's hot.

And, in the UK, KID and DICTATOR in May, apparently the mk2 versions. Byebye, PAL speedup! There's also talk that Criterion has secured the US rights... Uli They have. From Criterion's latest e-newsletter: "And you can expect a lot more in 2010, when you’ll become better acquainted with a slew...

Re: Edgar Kennedy and The Leather Pushers. It would be fun to see Kennedy box with the skill for which he was renowned. Does he box in any of his comedies, silent or sound?

Re: Andrew Arbuckle. What a hard-luck name to have in 1923! If he continued in show-biz, he certainly must have changed it.

If you go to the website, their status listed as "In Preparation". There are one or two Max Davidsons held in European archives that will be new to our eyes, if Edition Filmmuseum's promise of "All the surviving two-reelers" pans out. "Feed 'Em and Weep" and "Going...

The issue of Sept. 15 1923 can be found here.
And the entire collection as compiled by Joe Moore is here.

Just ordered it and while I don't have much optimism that Traffic will be a lost comedy classic, I am looking forward to seeing the doc. Tati often plays better in excerpts without the ponderous stretches between inspired comedy bits.

The key is Blanche Cornwall, whose starring career lasted from 1912-1913. Figuring that Ford Sterling and Mabel Normand didn't really become name stars until they were with Keystone for a spell, 1913 is the best guess from this corner.

A great lineup of films and much thanks for your hospitality, Rob. Heard from Ben and Steve who returned home safely in spite of the Del Lord tribute we pulled on Rt. 229 North.