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by Bruce Calvert
Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Riviera Times: Hunt on for witnesses of classic film shoot
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Riviera Times: Hunt on for witnesses of classic film shoot

http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/culture-article/items/hunt-on-for-witnesses-of-classic-film-shoot-1303.html Hunt on for witnesses of classic film shoot In the summer of 1950 Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy washed up on the shore of the Côte d’Azur to shoot what was to be their last film, Atoll K....
by Bruce Calvert
Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Park Ridge, IL: Legends of Laughter film series
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Park Ridge, IL: Legends of Laughter film series

http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/community/stories/2011/02/legends-of-laughter-coming-to-the-library/ "Legends of Laughter" Coming to the Library By Mary Dalton Yesterday at 3:37 p.m. In the old stage trunk that movie history keeps in the attic, you’ll find a porkpie hat, a straw boater, an...
by Bruce Calvert
Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Los Angeles, CA: SAFETY LAST (1923)
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Los Angeles, CA: SAFETY LAST (1923)

http://laconservancy.org/remaining/2011.php4 Wednesday, June 29 Orpheum Theatre 842 S. Broadway Safety Last! (1923) Hal Roach Studios Black/white, 70 min. MPAA rating: not rated In this masterpiece of silent comedy, The Boy (Harold Lloyd) leaves his small town for success in the big city. He lands a...
by Bruce Calvert
Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: 3D Focus: Famous Harold Lloyd Scene Converted to 3D
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3D Focus: Famous Harold Lloyd Scene Converted to 3D

http://www.3dfocus.co.uk/2011/02/16/famous-harold-lloyd-scene-converted-to-3d/ 2D – 3D conversion of 1923 famous clock scene from Harold Lloyd’s film classic – Safety Last The four minute sequence, in which American slapstick comedian and producer Harold Lloyd dangles from a clock tower, was digital...
by Bruce Calvert
Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: New York, NY: HIGH AND DIZZY (1920), NUMBER PLEASE? (1920),
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New York, NY: HIGH AND DIZZY (1920), NUMBER PLEASE? (1920),

http://www.silentclowns.com/nowshowing.html Saturday, March 5 at 2:30pm HAROLD LLOYD Remembered today as the "third genius" of silent comedy, Harold Lloyd began his film career in 1913 as an extra and worked his way up to being one of the top box office stars of the 1920s. Teamed in a part...
by Bruce Calvert
Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Berkeley, CA: SPRINGTIME SAPS (1927), SHOULD MEN WALK HOME (
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Berkeley, CA: SPRINGTIME SAPS (1927), SHOULD MEN WALK HOME (

http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/film/FN18962 Cinema Across Media: The 1920s  Friday, February 25, 2011 7:00 p.m. Silent Comedies of the 1920s Paolo Cherchi Usai Judith Rosenberg on Piano Paolo Cherchi Usai is director of the Haghefilm Foundation in Amsterdam. Thousands of short comedies were produced...
by Bruce Calvert
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:11 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Silent comedies on TCM USA in April
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Silent comedies on TCM USA in April

http://www.tcm.com/schedule/month/?cid=N&timezone=EST&oid=4/1/2011 10 Sunday 12:00 AM Circus, The (1928) In this silent film, the Little Tramp joins a circus to hide from the police. Cast: Charles Chaplin, Merna Kennedy, Allan Garcia. Dir: Charles Chaplin. BW-69 mins, TV-G 1:30 AM Day's Plea...
by Bruce Calvert
Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Topeka, KS: Kansas Silent Film Festival
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Topeka, KS: Kansas Silent Film Festival

http://www.kssilentfilmfest.org/kssff2011/program.html Precursor Event "Chaplin at Keystone" 2:00 p.m., Fri., Feb. 25, 2011 by our special guest David Shepard Marvin Auditorium, Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library 1510 SW 10th, Topeka, KS — This event is free and open to the public — [...
by Bruce Calvert
Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Richardson, TX: THAT'S MY WIFE (1929), GET OUT AND GET UNDER
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Richardson, TX: THAT'S MY WIFE (1929), GET OUT AND GET UNDER

http://www.fumcr.com/files/Senior_Adult_Gazette.pdf Silent Movies - They’re Back! Sunday, 1/23, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall $5 per person, $10.00 for family. Tickets sales in Bartula Family Center Sundays and church office during the week. Soft drinks, popcorn and candy will be provided. Micha...
by Bruce Calvert
Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Bristol Slapstick Festival Schedule Announced
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Re: Bristol Slapstick Festival Schedule Announced

http://whatshotinbristol.com/slapstick-silent-comedy-gala-colston-hall-28th-january/ Slapstick Silent Comedy Gala @ Colston Hall – 28th January Posted on January 11, 2011 by Laura The Colston Hall, Bristol presents the Slapstick Silent Comedy Gala on Friday 28th January at 7.30pm, with special guest...