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by William Ferry
Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Trailer for THE CAT'S PAW (1934)
Replies: 3
Views: 6292

Re: Trailer for THE CAT'S PAW (1934)

Just my humble opinion: I know MOVIE CRAZY has its fans, but for me, THE CAT'S PAW provides a tantalizing glimpse of the Harold Lloyd that could have been. This characterization was a good fit for the now-mature (and somewhat prissy-sounding) Lloyd, who abandoned his boyish go-getter far too late. S...
by William Ferry
Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: PATHFINDERS: MACK SENNETT A RIOT OF DISORDER (1964)
Replies: 5
Views: 8901

Re: PATHFINDERS: MACK SENNETT A RIOT OF DISORDER (1964)

Its always fun, and somewhat bittersweet, to see and hear silent stars reminisce. They have great stories, obviously enjoyed their work, and it's sad to think they're all gone.
by William Ferry
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Coming in August............
Replies: 3
Views: 8179

Re: Coming in August............

Thank you!
by William Ferry
Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Fun discoveries from new Laurel OR Hardy set
Replies: 1
Views: 4297

Re: Fun discoveries from new Laurel OR Hardy set

I love these looks at the changing scene. It's like history in your own neighborhood.
by William Ferry
Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: THE CAMERAMAN (1920) Billy Franey
Replies: 1
Views: 3997

Re: THE CAMERAMAN (1920) Billy Franey

One of my favorite "little", or perhaps "minor", comedies. Always a pleasure to see it. About ten or fifteen years ago, I was struggling to remember the title. Someone was able to identify it from my description of the running gag.
by William Ferry
Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Season's Greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 5286

Re: Season's Greetings

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my fellow Mafiosi! My son (and his dad, for that matter) is sure to have fun opening gifts tomorrow, as I've been hitting Amazon (for Disney) and eBay (for Blackhawk reels). All the joys and blessings of the season to you and yours.
by William Ferry
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: THE WAITER'S BALL 91916) Roscoe Arbuckle restored version
Replies: 1
Views: 4304

Re: THE WAITER'S BALL 91916) Roscoe Arbuckle restored version

I came across this yesterday. It's well worth seeing!
by William Ferry
Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: SMILEAGE GUARANTEED HAL ROACH BOOK ON SALE NOW!
Replies: 60
Views: 123971

Re: SMILEAGE GUARANTEED HAL ROACH BOOK ON SALE NOW!

Richard M Roberts wrote:A bargain price on a used copy is now up on Abe books:

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Search ... ISBN-_-all


RICHARD M ROBERTS


Richard, if you ever have trouble paying the rent, it seems like few copies of these would ease your troubles!
by William Ferry
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: COMIQUE - The Classic Comedy Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 6003

Re: COMIQUE - The Classic Comedy Magazine

Thank you so much! What a nice way to wrap up a tough year!