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by Rob Farr
Fri May 24, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Jerry Lewis in Bologna, Cannes
Replies: 5
Views: 12061

Re: Jerry Lewis in Bologna, Cannes

You know, it's great that Jerry is around and healthy enough to enjoy these tributes, but the Guardian's headline, "Jerry Lewis: 'Women Doing Broad Comedy Bothers Me'" really bothers me. Jerry Lewis is a time traveller from another generation and we are really lucky to have him with us in ...
by Rob Farr
Wed May 22, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: CLASSIC TELEVISION
Topic: THE NAMES THE SAME with Chico Marx 1955
Replies: 1
Views: 6900

Re: THE NAMES THE SAME with Chico Marx 1955

Whatta fraud! Based on absolutely no clues at all Mike Wallace shouts out, "Does Chico have the Hope Diamond in his pocket?"
by Rob Farr
Tue May 14, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: SILENT MOVIE MAIN
Topic: '26 Great Gatsby Trailer on NewYorker.com
Replies: 0
Views: 5765

'26 Great Gatsby Trailer on NewYorker.com

Short piece speculating on the lost film, but for those that are curious about the trailer, here's a peek:

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/m ... movie.html
by Rob Farr
Tue May 14, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: SILENT MOVIE MAIN
Topic: Nitrateville Answer Dept: Blackhawk Cassettes
Replies: 8
Views: 19077

Re: Nitrateville Answer Dept: Blackhawk Cassettes

I think the jazz band you're referring to is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. They have plenty of CDs and MP3s available. Don't know if they actually scored Safety Last or whether the accompaniment was done by needle drop from their catalog. Anyone know?
by Rob Farr
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Billie Ritchie's Salary at L-Ko
Replies: 5
Views: 11627

Re: Billie Ritchie's Salary at L-Ko

I think it was just a case of puffery to make Ritchie sound more important that he really was. And I speak as someone who gets paid $10,000 a week just for putting up ocassional posts here.
by Rob Farr
Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Sally Starr (1923 - 2013)
Replies: 1
Views: 6854

Re: Sally Starr (1923 - 2013)

Sally hosted on WFIL-TV 6 in Philadelphia which was where I watched her almost from infancy. She was very generous with her time and made personal appearances not only at my school but many other local events, parades, etc. So sad that she had financial troubles at the end of her long life. Folks no...
by Rob Farr
Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: SCM 101
Topic: Definitions of Silent Comedy
Replies: 3
Views: 15120

Re: Definitions of Silent Comedy

As in the debate over film noir, there can be many opinions, but I'll give you examples that most people agree exemplify the three types of comedy you listed: - Farce Comedy: Lots of misunderstandings, running in-and-out of bedroom doors, disguises and hiding behind screens. Good example: The Italia...
by Rob Farr
Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Columbia Charley Chase Shorts to be Released on 1/1
Replies: 8
Views: 19019

Columbia Charley Chase Shorts to be Released on 1/1

From Digital Bits:

Sony will also release Charlie Chase Shorts: Volume 1 as an MOD DVD-R title on 1/1. Included will be Man Bites Lovebug, The Mind Needer, The Chump Takes a Bump, Rattling Romeo, Skinny the Moocher, The Awful Goof, The Heckler, South of the Boudoir and A Nag in the Bag.
by Rob Farr
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Arlington VA - Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Fri. Nov. 30
Replies: 0
Views: 5790

Arlington VA - Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Fri. Nov. 30

BOISTER: LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT TO BUSTER KEATON’S SILENT FILM STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (1928) FRI NOV 30 / 8PM Artisphere Dome Theatre, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia . Admission $15. “Creating an unequaled musical and film experience, the Baltimore-based ensemble Boister performs a live soundtr...
by Rob Farr
Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!
Replies: 3
Views: 9355

Re: Arbucklemania! Shempalooza!

Here are the contents. Of particular note is the last film, Art Trouble, in which a young, gangly Jimmy Stewart gets slapped by Shemp. HEY, POP! 1932 BUZZIN' AROUND 1932 HOW'VE YOU BEAN? 1933 TOMALIO 1933 CLOSE RELATIONS 1933 IN THE DOUGH 1933 PAUL REVERE JR. 1933 SALT WATER DAFFY 1933 HOW D'YA LIKE...