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Stan had a lovely soprano trained voice until he ran a nail through it!

Gary J.

I thought it died out after the war, Andrew. It's nice to know that some traditions survive. Richard, I don't find the concept of L&H finding success with the operetta's all that strange. It seems that many of the original stage productions had comedy relief in them in one form or another. Gary J.

The book will also explain to never light the stove after the gas has been left on for over 10 minutes.

Gary J.

It's amazing that "Babes In Toyland" , of all films, became the touchstone for the rift between Roach and Laurel since that work became one of the most enchanting of all the Boys films. What is interesting about that movie is that it seems to harken back to the old English tradition of the...

Weren't most of the early film pioneers founding members
of the Crook-Of-The-Month club?.......in a free market
sort of way, of course.

Gary J.

I'd place this article being written a year later, around 1917. Old Fred sure lived a long life - into his 90's. His book "One Reel & a Crank" was one of the first recollections I ever read of the early years of the film industry but why did he wait to pen it until he almost passed awa...

Is there ever a rhyme or reason for pie throwing antics?
I would submit there is but who knew PETA was writing
film reviews back in 1921.

Gary J.

I have posted a video tribute to all of the many archivists and preservationists who work tirelessly to save and preserve our film heritage. All facts and statements in this video have been ruthlessly scrutinized for validity and truth and I stand by every frame of it......except, of course, under o...

Did you notice the Lloyd photo caption reading "fatter and funnier."
Did the writers of the day feel Harold had attained a shape to join
the '3 Fatties'?

Gary J.

Wasn't much of a lead role. More of a supporting cameo.

Gary J.