Here's El Brendel doing a little comedy during his appearance on the "Destry" TV show 4/3/64. This is his last known filmed appearance and he passed 6 days after the broadcast. Hope you enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OhFqVMWz-Y
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- Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:29 pm
- Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Just 'cause you love him - El Brendel on TV!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6673
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:42 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Hal Roach Studio ads
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13797
Re: Hal Roach Studio ads
I think I'll add to this fun, here's a few from a 1928-1929 MGM calender: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/robertpollard/images2786.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/robertpollard/images2793.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/robertpollard/images2794.jpg http://img.photobucket...
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:59 pm
- Forum: SCM 101
- Topic: Why are Keaton, Lloyd and Chaplin the "Big Three?"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 37367
Re: Why are Keaton, Lloyd and Chaplin the "Big Three?"
David B Pearson wrote:
El Brendel? Did he do comedy?
DBP
According to many people, no.
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:44 pm
- Forum: SCM 101
- Topic: Why are Keaton, Lloyd and Chaplin the "Big Three?"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 37367
Re: Why are Keaton, Lloyd and Chaplin the "Big Three?"
More of this pointless bull****??
Will there ever be a forum dealing with silent film comedy where this ****ing subject isn't brought up???
I mean, who really gives a f***, can't we all just laugh at everything???
Will there ever be a forum dealing with silent film comedy where this ****ing subject isn't brought up???
I mean, who really gives a f***, can't we all just laugh at everything???
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:47 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: "The Keystone Kid" review?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15771
"The Keystone Kid" review?
I just saw a copy of the book "The Keystone Kid: Tales of Early Hollywood" by Coy Watson Jr. and was wondering if this book is worthwhile picking up?
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Charley Chase Man Bites Lovebug LC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8571
Re: Charley Chase Man Bites Lovebug LC
Sweet! Here's a picture I posted on my blog this morning, (where I posted the petition link) I think from "The Nightshirt Bandit":
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- Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:37 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: A Chapter From My Upcoming Book on Glenn Tryon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 22201
Re: A Chapter From My Upcoming Book on Glenn Tryon
What's REALLY gonna suck about this book is that I will be drooling to see all the films that are written about! Can't wait to read it, Richard.
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:40 pm
- Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
- Topic: Charley Chase DVD Petition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12486
Re: Charley Chase DVD Petition
I think this is the third one I signed each using a different spelling of my first name.
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Unidentified pic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15137
Re: Unidentified pic
Thanks Steve! Paul actually said, "if there's anyone who'll know it'll be Steve Massa".
Interestingly, this still was found in a pile of mostly modern (50's - 70's) stills and was the only silent one I could find after looking at approximately 1,500.
Interestingly, this still was found in a pile of mostly modern (50's - 70's) stills and was the only silent one I could find after looking at approximately 1,500.
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:10 am
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Unidentified pic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15137
Unidentified pic
I purchased this photograph at the recently passed Cinevent and after showing it around and getting no answer as to the people in the scene, Paul Gierucki suggested that I post it here when SCM went on line, so some of the experts could have a crack. I thought it may be a comedy still as the guy on ...