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by David B Pearson
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Our Gang "The Old Wallop"
Replies: 1
Views: 6384

Re: Our Gang "The Old Wallop"

Hey all, I recently purchased a 9.5mm French print of the "lost" Our Gang MGM silent "The Old Wallop". I received it today and I'm guessing that it's not the complete film, as it's only about 90m of film on the reel. I haven't viewed it yet, as I don't have a 9.5mm projector. I'...
by David B Pearson
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Star Ledger: Back on the tracks with Buster Keaton
Replies: 2
Views: 7025

Re: Star Ledger: Back on the tracks with Buster Keaton

When were comedies ever "mere?"
by David B Pearson
Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"
Replies: 10
Views: 21132

Re: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"

Fair point. If I had it to do over again, I can't really defend that decision. As you can see from the digital version of the BECOMING CHARLEY CHASE booklet, I did take a different tack with it on the analogue of this page there. That digital Chase booklet is VERY impressive, worthy of the set itse...
by David B Pearson
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Extant Laurel Films
Replies: 8
Views: 15514

Re: Extant Laurel Films

Thanks to both Joe and Steve. This was a big help!

David
by David B Pearson
Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Extant Laurel Films
Replies: 8
Views: 15514

Extant Laurel Films

Which of these are still around? 1917 Nuts in May 1918 O, It's Great to Be Crazy 1918 Bears and Bad Men 1918 No Place Like Jail 1918 Phoney Photos 1918 Who's Zoo? 1918 Hickory Hiram 1919 Hoot Mon! 1922 The Pest 1922 The Weak-End Party 1923 Scorching Sands 1923 Save the Ship 1923 The Whole Truth 1923...
by David B Pearson
Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:35 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: BECOMING CHARLEY CHASE Review
Replies: 15
Views: 33134

Re: BECOMING CHARLEY CHASE Review

HOLY CRAP, this set is good!
by David B Pearson
Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"
Replies: 10
Views: 21132

Re: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"

Gary Johnson wrote:Good Lord! I think David has a lot of time on his hands....

You spent more time on this booklet than I did reviewing disc 2 of Chases's shorts.

Gary J.


I take print presentation seriously.

:-)
by David B Pearson
Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:41 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: A challenge: Find a stranger silent comedy
Replies: 4
Views: 10122

Re: A challenge: Find a stranger silent comedy

I dunno. Maybe MYSTERY OF THE LEAPING FISH.
by David B Pearson
Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:55 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"
Replies: 10
Views: 21132

Re: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"

Yes, David Kalat was . I believe that the booklet was intended to accompany the DVD set. It was planned for a release earlier in the year through Facets. When Facets delayed, then the deal fell through, VCI picked up the pressing and distribution of the set, but they were not able to accomodate the...
by David B Pearson
Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"
Replies: 10
Views: 21132

Packaging and Booklet for "American Slapstick v.2"

Was anybody thinking?

DBP