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Here is an extraordinarily rare De Forest Phonofilm short featuring William Frawley and his (former) wife, Edna. While the film suffers from nitrate decomposition, it is a fun example of the duo's vaudeville work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc98ZvcbJQM

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She was a regular at Cinecon (usually spotted with Joan Myers, and the rest of the Daughters of Naldi, holding court at the Pig and Whistle) but I cannot immediately recall her making the trek down for Slapsticon either. More's the pity. I did, however, preserve a few of her STOLEN MOMENTS podcasts ...

Am deeply saddened to report the unexpected passing of our longtime friend -- author, silent film historian, and collector, Donna Hill. Donna was the authority on all things Valentino (see her book: Rudolph Valentino - The Silent Idol, His Life in Photographs) and, in addition to collaborating on so...

Sprocket Vault's CHARLEY CHASE 1927 screeners are in the house! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54135131692_cb74907b18.jpg No hyperbole here, these are among the finest comedies produced by the Hal Roach Studios, every bit as fun, funny, and charming as the Laurel & Hardy or Our Gang shorts ...

My kingdom for a time machine...

Fab! Thanks, Louie! I have some additional upgrades to make, there will be occasional late night outages, but we are officially back on line and good to go. Post at will!

Fantastic! Thank you, Dennis!

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