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- Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:27 pm
- Forum: SCM 101
- Topic: Definitions of Silent Comedy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15492
Re: Definitions of Silent Comedy
As in the debate over film noir, there can be many opinions, but I'll give you examples that most people agree exemplify the three types of comedy you listed: - Farce Comedy: Lots of misunderstandings, running in-and-out of bedroom doors, disguises and hiding behind screens. Good example: The Italia...
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:45 am
- Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
- Topic: Columbia Charley Chase Shorts to be Released on 1/1
- Replies: 8
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Columbia Charley Chase Shorts to be Released on 1/1
From Digital Bits:
Sony will also release Charlie Chase Shorts: Volume 1 as an MOD DVD-R title on 1/1. Included will be Man Bites Lovebug, The Mind Needer, The Chump Takes a Bump, Rattling Romeo, Skinny the Moocher, The Awful Goof, The Heckler, South of the Boudoir and A Nag in the Bag.
Sony will also release Charlie Chase Shorts: Volume 1 as an MOD DVD-R title on 1/1. Included will be Man Bites Lovebug, The Mind Needer, The Chump Takes a Bump, Rattling Romeo, Skinny the Moocher, The Awful Goof, The Heckler, South of the Boudoir and A Nag in the Bag.
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:16 pm
- Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
- Topic: Arlington VA - Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Fri. Nov. 30
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5988
Arlington VA - Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Fri. Nov. 30
BOISTER: LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT TO BUSTER KEATON’S SILENT FILM STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (1928) FRI NOV 30 / 8PM Artisphere Dome Theatre, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia . Admission $15. “Creating an unequaled musical and film experience, the Baltimore-based ensemble Boister performs a live soundtr...
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:13 pm
- Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9445
Re: Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!
Here are the contents. Of particular note is the last film, Art Trouble, in which a young, gangly Jimmy Stewart gets slapped by Shemp. HEY, POP! 1932 BUZZIN' AROUND 1932 HOW'VE YOU BEAN? 1933 TOMALIO 1933 CLOSE RELATIONS 1933 IN THE DOUGH 1933 PAUL REVERE JR. 1933 SALT WATER DAFFY 1933 HOW D'YA LIKE...
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:42 am
- Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9445
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...
- Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:19 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: So long, MCW!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12566
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.
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Unidentified American Comedies from France
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13513
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
- 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: 17539
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.
- Thu May 31, 2012 8:36 am
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: SLAPSTICON Returns in 2013!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18041
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.
- Mon May 21, 2012 11:02 am
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Rare silent comedy shorts found
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19326
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.