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by Ed Watz
Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Nitrateville Silly Remark:Peter Ackroyd's Chaplin Biography
Replies: 8
Views: 14992

Re: Nitrateville Silly Remark:Peter Ackroyd's Chaplin Biogra

Incidentally, there is a great anecdote about the night that Bert Wheeler introduced Ted Healy to Charlie Chaplin. Healy's remarks to Chaplin are priceless, and you can read all about it in Bill Cassara's book NOBODY'S STOOGE, which Bear Manor Media is releasing December 15th.
by Ed Watz
Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:07 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Nitrateville Silly Remark:Peter Ackroyd's Chaplin Biography
Replies: 8
Views: 14992

Re: Nitrateville Silly Remark:Peter Ackroyd's Chaplin Biogra

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I like the rationale provided here - regarding why Lloyd and Chaplin were "never photographed together before."
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by Ed Watz
Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:42 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Nitrateville Silly Remark:Peter Ackroyd's Chaplin Biography
Replies: 8
Views: 14992

Re: Nitrateville Silly Remark:Peter Ackroyd's Chaplin Biogra

Indeed. If Charlie Chaplin could make complimentary remarks about Curly Howard and Lou Costello, and use a testimonial for his GOLD RUSH reissue from Hugh "Woo Woo" Herbert, I can't imagine him ever snubbing Buster, at this or any other time during their lives.
by Ed Watz
Sat Oct 18, 2014 5:07 am
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: Complete films of Pierre Etaix restored
Replies: 17
Views: 50458

Re: Complete films of Pierre Etaix restored

Just taking a chance that someone sees this who might be able to help. Would anyone here have an address or contact email for Pierre Etaix? Thanks in advance -- Ed
by Ed Watz
Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: THE PILGRIM / First National alternate versions
Replies: 15
Views: 24711

Re: THE PILGRIM / First National alternate versions

I believe the negative of HEART TROUBLE had been already scrapped by Warners around 1953 due to advanced decomposition. Rohauer was given permission to personally search the WB vaults on both coasts but as we know not a single reel of HEART TROUBLE turned up, not even a trailer. Given the promotion...
by Ed Watz
Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: THE PILGRIM / First National alternate versions
Replies: 15
Views: 24711

Re: THE PILGRIM / First National alternate versions

Warner Brothers struck a 16mm printdown of THREE'S A CROWD for James Agee's use when he was researching his COMEDY'S GREATEST ERA article in 1949. When Rohauer acquired all the Langdon First National film elements held by Warners, this print was included, along with all existing 35mm material. I scr...
by Ed Watz
Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: MACK SENNETT COLLECTION VOL 1 Blu-Ray
Replies: 13
Views: 24294

Re: MACK SENNETT COLLECTION VOL 1 Blu-Ray

I'm almost embarrassed to admit this -- but only two years ago I sold a 16mm print of BERTH MARKS on eBay for $656. It was a common Blackhawk sound print with their remade titles. No MGM credits, not the Governor TV print, not the now-scarce silent version -- it was nothing special. You could tell b...
by Ed Watz
Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:52 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: MACK SENNETT COLLECTION COMMENTARY TRACKS and ERRATA
Replies: 14
Views: 26391

Re: MACK SENNETT COLLECTION COMMENTARY TRACKS and ERRATA

Thanks Bill for that clarification, of course I used the wrong terminology - can anyone recommend a good external Blu-Ray hard drive that works well with a PC or Mac?
by Ed Watz
Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:44 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: MACK SENNETT COLLECTION COMMENTARY TRACKS and ERRATA
Replies: 14
Views: 26391

Re: MACK SENNETT COLLECTION COMMENTARY TRACKS and ERRATA

Robert, I can't answer your question but if you should find a BluRay app for the PC (or Mac) that you prefer, would you please share that information here? We have plenty of DVD options in our house but only one BluRay player (and with this sole BluRay set I'm currently in the minority). Thanks in a...
by Ed Watz
Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:48 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: THE E-FLAT MAN cast question
Replies: 3
Views: 8289

Re: THE E-FLAT MAN cast question

Many thanks, Ian, for your help! The KINO notes misidentify Broderick O'Farrell as the Desk Sergeant. We knew that wasn't so -- since O'Farrell portrays Dorothea Kent's father in a bit at the police station. As with any series, in these Keaton Educationals we've found players with almost no screen t...