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Thank you Richard, good to finally see the last of Larry's Vitagraphs, Smith was right, it resembles numerous Semon shorts of the last few seasons. I was almost disappointed when a satchel bag containing money didn't show up in the first ten minutes- a common plot point in so many post-1920 Semon co...

Thanks, Ed; it was indeed, is an all-silent version even surviving? From what Steve and I heard (both laughter and comments, that is), the series was nicely received indeed, including the more off-beat selections like Toto and the Fratellinis. A shame, indeed a tragedy; and while Beef & Steak w...

Just released - the first book devoted to my favorite Stooge, Shemp Howard. Available now from Amazon or directly from the publisher, BearManor-Media. My copy can't get here fast enough...

Thank you, Ed (way belatedly) for this detailed review and comparison of the various Blu-Rays of Three Ages. (I've the 2010 disc, and will look for the 2017 edition). Ed, are the Eureka discs the same transfers as the Cohen Blu-Rays, or different editions all together? I keep seeing them online. De...

It is a wonderful comedy, with a heartfelt tribute to Chaplin, that is laden with gobs of racial humor. I would expect to see Topsy and Eva released on home video before this one. This film was an unexpected delight, with Larry giving his most sympathetic and appealing performance. Thoroughly enjoy...

In honor of Dave Glass's upcoming Blu-Ray release of Monty Banks 1927 comedy PLAY SAFE , here's a look at the current state of the abandoned Carriso Gorge railway where much of the films climactic scene was filmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F6uAyxAc5c&t=1s ODDITY ODDYSEY is a fun show do...

Hi Everyone, I will be interviewing fellow Mafiosi Paul Gierucki tomorrow (by phone) on my radio show. Adventures in Sound will air live from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on KOOP Radio (koop.org and 91.7 FM in the Austin area). We'll talk about Arbuckle, Keaton, Sennett, and more comedy greats. The show will ...

I found this 2005 interview on DVD Talk; maybe I caught it back in the day but I don't recall seeing it before: Silent DVD: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me. Suzanne Lloyd: Oh, it's my pleasure. I have been waiting for a long time to get these films put out on DVD so it's reall...

Sounds like a truly fantastic program, Dave! How I would love to be there - your incredible restoration of PLAY SAFE will surely be a big hit at the show!

What a fantastic program, Uli and Steve! I wish that I was able to attend. Is that the part-talkie version of MODERN LOVE being shown? I didn't know that Sig Arno and Kurt Gerron were a comedy team. What a shame Kurt didn't emigrate to the US, he was an amazing performer. For such a heavy man he doe...