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by Ed Watz
Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:55 am
Forum: CLASSIC TELEVISION
Topic: CROSSROADS USA (1952) Regis Toomey, Daryl Hickman
Replies: 2
Views: 12048

Re: CROSSROADS USA (1952) Regis Toomey, Daryl Hickman

Not a bad little industrial at that, either. Assistant director Eddie Santa served the same function on a number of late Columbia two-reelers, often with The Three Stooges (he was the A.D. on the 3-D SPOOKS shortly after this).
by Ed Watz
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: GALLOPING GHOSTS (1926) Gale Henry & The Ton of Fun
Replies: 0
Views: 6847

GALLOPING GHOSTS (1926) Gale Henry & The Ton of Fun

Courtesy the Eye Institute:
Standard Photoplay two-reeler directed by Ralph Cedar, with Frank Alexander, Fatty Karr, Kewpie Ross, Lois Boyd, and the always fabulous Gale Henry.

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by Ed Watz
Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Retro - Harold Lloyd
Replies: 2
Views: 9213

Re: Retro - Harold Lloyd

Thank you Uli, it's always fun watching these latter-day interviews. My German isn't up to par yet (I doubt it will ever be!), but when the interviewer asked Harold whether he directed his films, did Lloyd reply in the affirmative or did he qualify his answer? Of course Harold's involvement in his p...
by Ed Watz
Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: David Wyatt Tribute at Kennington Bioscope
Replies: 1
Views: 4789

Re: David Wyatt Tribute at Kennington Bioscope

A Memorial Tribute to David Wyatt, who passed away last year, was done at the recent SILENT LAUGHTER weekend a the Kennington Bioscope in London, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drEk0pqWUpE RICHARD M ROBERTS A beautiful tribute from each participant to one of our most beloved silent com...
by Ed Watz
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: TROUBLE BREWING (1924) Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy
Replies: 6
Views: 7522

Re: TROUBLE BREWING (1924) Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy

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...
by Ed Watz
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:00 am
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Pordenone Silent Film Festival - Origins of Slapstick: Transatlantic Echoes
Replies: 3
Views: 13712

Re: Pordenone Silent Film Festival - Origins of Slapstick: Transatlantic Echoes

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...
by Ed Watz
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: The Book Of Shemp
Replies: 1
Views: 5914

The Book Of Shemp

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...
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by Ed Watz
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: THREE AGES Cohen Media Restoration - Amazon Review
Replies: 8
Views: 10225

Re: THREE AGES Cohen Media Restoration - Amazon Review

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...
by Ed Watz
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: SPUDS (1927) Larry Semon
Replies: 4
Views: 6517

Re: SPUDS (1927) Larry Semon

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...
by Ed Watz
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: PLAY SAFE (1927) filming locations: Carriso Gorge Railway
Replies: 1
Views: 4787

Re: PLAY SAFE (1927) filming locations: Carriso Gorge Railway

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...