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Srsly, I'm not trying to be obstructive or play coy. That's the whole Magumbo, a new history. Was there something specific you wanted to know? Joan Yes, will you be just publishing the facts (as best known) or will there be a personal opinion of the trial and eventual verdict itself? Well, yes, of ...

I'm working on a new history of the Arbuckle scandal. Is that what you were looking for? Joan Well if that's all you're gonna give me, I guess that's all I need. Srsly, I'm not trying to be obstructive or play coy. That's the whole Magumbo, a new history. Was there something specific you wanted to ...

Well, I don't think you are trying to achieve any kind of world peace and if you are, writing about Virginia Rappe may not be the best way to go about it. That being said, are you writing to give more information about the trial itself or more about Ms. Rappe and the trial shall be part of that? I'...

OK, so I've listened to the podcast a couple of times and have read both of the blog posts and still do not know what you are trying to achieve with this research. Can you give me a little more information? World peace? Seriously, I don't understand your question, could you be more specific? Joan

I just did another post for a friend's blogsite on one piece of the Arbuckle case. It's entitled "Minta Durfee and The Last of the Terrible Men" and it can be read at: http://newfeministmediaresearch.blogspot.com/2009/07/minta-durfee-and-last-of-terrible-men.html I also did a podcast with ...

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Joan Myers wrote:That is so '50s perfect!

More like '20s.

When did overly fond mothers stop torturing their little boys by dressing them in Little Lord Fauntleroy suits? That scooter could have been from last week, though.

Joan

glass advertising slide for Poll-Parrot (image was part of a set sold by Blackhawk): http://www.silentclowns.com/images/25-pollparrot.jpg That is so '50s perfect! The little boy is indulging in "healthful play" and the little girl is standing on the sidelines watching. Oh well, at least t...

Wikipedia, indeed... That'll get you ten minutes in the corner, J, and no milk before nap time. You may, however, have a cookie. Maclyn and Roscoe shared a fairly common last name, had similar physiques, some small facial resemblance, both appeared on stage, starred in films, both essayed the role ...

The photo is indeed of Maclyn Arbuckle -- but he was not Roscoe's brother. Or his cousin. Or uncle. Or anything. He was, however, the original star of the popular stage play THE ROUNDUP. He beat our lad Roscoe to the role of Slim Hoover by about 13 years. Thanks for the post, Joan, I just may bid o...

Another silent comedian tidbit on Larry Harnisch's LA Times blog.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedail ... ugees.html

Joan