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by Louie Despres
Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: El Brendel sort of sings
Replies: 1
Views: 6022

El Brendel sort of sings

OK, kids, a new blog update and I post it here as I am searching for more info on it:

http://www.elbrendel.com/2009/12/el-and ... sions.html
by Louie Despres
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: Research Archive
Topic: Ford Sterling/Charlie Murry still
Replies: 2
Views: 7745

Re: Ford Sterling/Charlie Murry still

Thanks Steve! I have lotsa trouble with these silent stills.
by Louie Despres
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: Research Archive
Topic: Ford Sterling/Charlie Murry still
Replies: 2
Views: 7745

Ford Sterling/Charlie Murry still

Just got this in a small collection of pictures, what film is it from:

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by Louie Despres
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Slapsticon 2010 Titles
Replies: 18
Views: 31527

Re: Slapsticon 2010 Titles

Make that ten (10) discounted rooms. Book now -- they are going quickly! I am putting together the Abbott and Costello Rarities show which, like last year's Three Stooges Rarities, will be loaded with fantastic footage. As always, the show will contain material that even the most diehard fan has no...
by Louie Despres
Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Slapsticon 2010 Titles
Replies: 18
Views: 31527

Re: Slapsticon 2010 Titles

I just booked my room for the Wednesday night deal and the woman I spoke to told me there were only 12 rooms left for the special $99 Wednesday, so those who are twiddling their thumbs, get crackin'.
by Louie Despres
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Some Paramount Sound Comedies
Replies: 15
Views: 35398

Re: Some Paramount Sound Comedies

I put an email into Rich Finegan, who gave me this list of what he knows exists: Music Hath Charms When Caesar Ran a Newspaper Oft in the Silly Night A Hint to Brides The Sleeping Porch Faro Nell Adam's Eve The Fatal Forceps Dangerous Females Weak But Willing That Red-Headed Hussy Don't Believe It S...
by Louie Despres
Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Some Paramount Sound Comedies
Replies: 15
Views: 35398

Re: Some Paramount Sound Comedies

My guess is that HUBBY'S NIGHTS OUT is a retitled version of MEET THE MISSUS, from 1929, since I am pretty sure that the Gleasons only made two comedies for Al Christie. Do you have the other credits, such as supporting cast, for HUBBY'S NIGHTS OUT? Frank I got an email into my friend who was sitti...
by Louie Despres
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Some Paramount Sound Comedies
Replies: 15
Views: 35398

Re: Some Paramount Sound Comedies

Here's one not listed:

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by Louie Despres
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: "The last roundup" for silent comedians?
Replies: 22
Views: 35658

Re: "The last roundup" for silent comedians?

and he's got a great small role in "Union Pacific" were he's part of the card game on the riverboat.
by Louie Despres
Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: "The last roundup" for silent comedians?
Replies: 22
Views: 35658

Re: "The last roundup" for silent comedians?

and let's not forget El Brendel on "Cowboy G-Men", "The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin", and his last filmed performance in "Destry".