American Silent Comedies from Belgium

[Steve Massa]

Had the opportunity to consult with the Cinematheque Royale in Belgium and help identify some of their American Silent comedies. They recently have started posting some of them and just added two more:

THE DRAW BACK ('27) Jack White Tuxedo Comedy with Johnny Arthur, Wallace Lupino, and Katherine McGuire

THE MEETING ('17) Vitagraph comedy/drama with Bobby Connelly, William Shea, and Helen Connelly

Here's a link to all the films:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL ... 7aR3oDcI1G

[Richard M Roberts]

Hey Steve,

Great stuff and great work, but can you suggest to them that they transfer these thing a little faster? THE DRAW-BACK would have been a lot funnier at 24 fps.

RICHARD M ROBERTS

[Steve Massa]

I agree. This seems to be the standard "European archival speed," but I'm very glad that they're even interested in and working on the films, plus trying to make them available.

[Steve Massa]

Oh, I forgot to mention that a young John Wayne may be in the football sequence in THE DRAW BACK. Take a look in at 14:50 and 24:38 and check if this is only wishful thinking on my part.

[Richard M Roberts]

Oh, I forgot to mention that a young John Wayne may be in the football sequence in THE DRAW BACK. Take a look in at 14:50 and 24:38 and check if this is only wishful thinking on my part.

Indeed it is! Another John Wayne Educational appearance has been found! Congrats Steve!


RICHARD M ROBERTS