Search found 180 matches

by David Denton
Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Babe's Early Solo Films
Replies: 4
Views: 9333

Re: Babe's Early Solo Films

Here is THEY LOOKED ALIKE (Lubin 1914-1915)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDUqppCPvXo
by David Denton
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: FIRE THE COOK (aka THE DIPPY DAUGHTER) (1918) - Toto
Replies: 4
Views: 9838

Re: FIRE THE COOK (aka THE DIPPY DAUGHTER) (1918) - Toto

Of the three Toto comedies that I've seen, I think this is the funniest and most consistent. I guess I'd say Toto is more silly than 'funny'; he does amuse me.
by David Denton
Sun Sep 18, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Wild and Wooly 1924 Ribtickler
Replies: 0
Views: 3820

Wild and Wooly 1924 Ribtickler

Another kid "comedy" with Jack Dailey, WILD AND WOOLY (William M. Pizor 1924 written and directed by John Tansey).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2j94Vqk850
by David Denton
Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Chaplin impersonators
Replies: 11
Views: 22043

Re: Chaplin impersonators

Here is more of Peladilla (Benito Perojo) in PELADILLA VA AL FUTBOL (Patria Films 1914 directed by Perojo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ50MkS4yCI&index=5&list=PLeqmYqXQq9jf9nCHc3KjrUpbQIjdOV6ZE Que Bueno! I would imagine that Benito Perojo would be among the first filmed Chaplin imperso...
by David Denton
Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:52 am
Forum: SILENT MOVIE MAIN
Topic: Wheeler Dryden film c.1920
Replies: 0
Views: 6139

Wheeler Dryden film c.1920

Here is a rare opportunity to see Chaplin's other brother in a starring role. THE CRUCIFIX OF DESTINY (Pandora Productions), a seminary student meets a girl...first reel only

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tat4vwglsw
by David Denton
Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Matty Roubert CIRCUS DAYS 1920
Replies: 1
Views: 4938

Matty Roubert CIRCUS DAYS 1920

Another kid comedy, another pre-Our Gang "let's put on a show".....CIRCUS DAYS (Reelcraft 1920) directed by William L. Roubert

https://archive.org/details/0954CircusDays
by David Denton
Sun May 29, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: LaSalle comedies
Replies: 1
Views: 4993

LaSalle comedies

I found this ad in the 1917 Motion Picture Studio Directory and Trade Annual. A few names we know, more we don't...

http://ia800700.us.archive.org/BookRead ... 4&rotate=0
by David Denton
Tue May 03, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Is this Dave Morris?
Replies: 2
Views: 6642

Is this Dave Morris?

According to MPW (Jan-July 1911), Dave Morris had joined the Pathe West-Coast stock company from the stage, and "would henceforth appear in important character parts". I have seen this film, FOR THE PAPOOSE (Pathe 1912), several times this last year and the lead actor always looked familia...
by David Denton
Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: SILENT MOVIE MAIN
Topic: MORE THAN FRIENDS (1915) Biograph Drama
Replies: 1
Views: 7111

Re: MORE THAN FRIENDS (1915) Biograph Drama

This isn't MORE THAN FRIENDS. The lead is clearly Alan Hale and the synopsis doesn't match. Augusta Anderson would have been about 40 here and the leading actress is not. I believe it is THE LITTLE WIDOW (Biograph 1914 directed by Anthony O'Sullivan), according to what I saw in MPN. Nolan and Butler...
by David Denton
Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:12 am
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Nitrateville Answer Dept: Billie Reeves
Replies: 4
Views: 9538

Re: Nitrateville Answer Dept: Billie Reeves

Here's Billie Reeves in A DAY ON THE FORCE (Lubin 1915)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNW53mk-xbI