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TALKING ERA COMEDIES
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Most of the films from this section range from depression-era comedies to the screwball
era of the late 30's. Also the WW2 era 40's films are represented as well as the post-war
through 50's as well.
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ABBOTT AND COSTELLO in "AFRICA
SCREAMS"
Bud and Lou join a safari with Clyde Beatty, Frank "Bring 'em
Back Alive" Buck, Hillary Brooke, Shemp Howard, and Joe Besser. Loads of fun
and gags.
(A-006) B & W sound
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BILLY BEVAN SOUND
COMEDIES
Billy stars in four sound era
comedies included here. In
"HONEYMOON BEACH",
Billy is supposed to marry a young girl who wants to be with Glenn Tryon instead but
mother has other ideas! In
"SCOTCH" ,with Andy
Clyde, Billy plays a practical joking in-law who comes to stay with newly-weds on their
wedding day. So does her in-laws. Mack Sennett provides the story and direction in "THE LION'S ROAR" with Vernon Dent
and Daphne Pollard as he and Andy Clyde get caught up in a tree by a lion. In "TECHNOCRAZY" with Monty Collins, Billy gets caught up in a
communist group of fanatics sold on a lazy scheme coined "technocracy".
Monte is given a bomb by the street agitators and community organizers who are
hell-bent on a communist take-over and Monte delivers it to the Mayor's house
where his fiancee lives. Of course, when the bomb is discovered, they pass it
back and forth like a hot potato! Finally, Billy is a sailor on leave in
"OH, DEAR!".
He visits his girl friend, Daphne Pollard, at a society party where she is a
maid. Zazu Pitts has Billy pose as a celebrity dancer and some wild dancing
takes place before Billy sails off to freedom.
(A-629)
B & W sound ..........approximately 90 minutes
total...............$16.98 plus shipping and handling
The Blondes
& the Redheads
This series was started by George Stevens when he came over to R.K.O. from Hal Roach's
Studios. In "FLIRTING IN
THE PARK" (1935), young
lovers meet in a throwback to the old Keystone farce comedies. June Trevis and Carol
Brewster star along with Grady Sutton.An Advertising campaign for stockings cause
embarrassment for June Trevis and Carol Brewster in "CONTENTED CALVES" (1934) In "OCEAN SWELLS" (1935), the girls try and break into high society
at a yacht club. In WIG WAG (1935) Grady Sutton is hilarious in drag in this
marital mix-up with June Trevis.
(A-711-E) B & W sound ..........approximately 80 minutes
total............$20.00 plus S & H
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ROBERT BENCHLEY Early Talking
Shorts
Included in this offering are "NOTHING BUT
NERVES", "WAITING
FOR BABY", "THE
WITNESS", "KEEPING
IN SHAPE", "SEX
LIFE OF THE POLYP",
"HOW TO TAKE A VACATION", "CRIME CONTROL"
and "THE FORGOTTEN MAN".
(A-689-V) B & W
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BLUEBEARD GOES TO THE MOON
This is by far the most bizarre comedy Buster Keaton ever made. As a traveler in a rocket
ship he lands on what he thinks is a barren desert-like planet but is actually on a desert
in Mexico where he resembles a wife-killing murderer that the local authorities are after.
Keaton reaches back to his silent movie days for some bits and gags to pull this film off
for some laughs.
(A-353) B & W sound..running time approx 70 minutes...$16.98 + shipping and
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BUSTER
KEATON Talkies Vol. 1
"ONE RUN ELMER" has Buster in a
baseball comedy with the real Jim Thorpe in a cameo appearance. "GRAND SLAM OPERA"
features Buster as a contestant in a radio amateur hour show hoping to win first prize. "THE CHEMIST" casts Buster as the world's oldest college
students invents powders such as a love potion and silent explosives! "JAIL BAIT" is a
crime comedy where Buster attempts to smoke out an escaped murderer only to wind up in hot
water with both the gang of crooks and the police.
(A-341-V) B & W sound........running time 80 minutes total ......$16.98 +
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BUSTER KEATON Talkies Vol. 2
"ALLEZ OOP" is a circus comedy
with Buster attempting to become an aerial trapeze artist. His acrobatic skills save the
day when a fire breaks out and he must rescue his girl friend. "E-FLAT MAN" has Buster eloping with his girl
only to become mixed up with crooks when he takes their get-away-car by mistake. Now he
has both the crooks and the cops after him (again!). "BLUE BLAZES" will
appeal to old fire engine buffs when Buster plays a hapless fireman who can't keep from
falling off the speeding fire engines and is transferred to a rural community. "LOVE NEST ON WHEELS"
is bonanza of a comedy with great Rube-Goldberg-type gags Buster's mother, sister and
brother join him in this comedy about a run-down hotel that employs such innovations as
using a mule to run the hotel elevator! Great fun!
(A-342-V) B & W Sound............approx 80 min. total...........$16.98 +
shipping and handling
BUSTER KEATON Talkies Vol. 3
"MIXED MAGIC" Buster Keaton got
his nick-name "Buster" from Harry Houdini who had worked with Buster's family in
Vaudeville. In this comedy, Buster is a magicians' assistant who manages to ruin every
trick in the act while the audience is in hysterics.
"HAYSEED ROMANCE" is about a young
man who answers an advertisement by a fat lady farmer who needs a man on the farm. She
also wants him to be a suitable husband for her young daughter. Only Buster thinks the old
lady wants to marry him. Some great sight gags in this comedy! In "TARS AND STRIPES", Buster is a sailor who runs
afoul of his superior officer when the girlfriend takes a liking to Buster. Due to his
many mis-haps, the brig has a revolving door policy! Vernon Dent co-stars. "PALOOKA FROM PADUCHA" casts Keaton's
entire family in this one. His father, mother, brother and sister join him in this
acrobatic comedy about a mountain hillbilly family in a wrestling match with a rival
(A-343-V) B & W sound......... approx 80 minutes total.........$16.98 + shipping
and handling
BUSTER KEATON Talkies Vol. 4
"DITTO" casts
Buster as an ice delivery man who falls in love with a girl who's twin lives next door.
Naturally he gets mixed up with the wrong one until he finally decides to run off and
become a hermit ! "TIMID YOUNG MAN" is
a traveler on the road comedy with camping dilemmas and bullies for Buster to contend
with. "THE GOLD GHOST" is one of
Buster's most amusing and off-beat comedies from this period. It is also most like his
silent era comedies as well. "THREE
ON A LIMB" has Buster breaking up a
romantic triangle in one of the most frenzied marriage ceremonies ever filmed!
(A-344-V) B & W sound................... time 80 minutes total.....$16.98 +
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Clark & McCullough Vol. 1
Many vaudeville comedy teams were recruited by the movie studios when talkies came along
around 1929. Most of the sight-gag, physical comedians were abandoned in favor of the
rapid-fire dialect comics from the stage. Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough were such a
combination and their series of two-reel comedies were popular for a time in the early to
mid-30's. Three comedies are represented in this selection; As
lawyers they make a mockery of the California court system (some things never
change!) in "ODOR IN THE COURT"
(1934)., as detectives in "KICKING THE CROWN AROUND"
(1933), and as tailors they appear in "IN A
PIG'S EYE" (1934).
(A-195-E) B & W
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Clark &
McCullough Vol. 2
This second volume features the fast-talking
Bobby Clark and the amenable Paul McCullough in three more zany two-reel
comedies.
"JITTERS THE BUTLER" (1932).As musicians
they star in "FITS IN A FIDDLE" (1933).
Rounding out this second volume is "LOVE AND
HISSES" (1934).
(A-196-E) B & W sound ..........approximately 1 hour...........$19.98 plus
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Clark & McCullough Vol. 3
This third volume features the fast-talking
Bobby Clark and the amenable Paul McCullough in three more zany two-reel
comedies. "THE DRUGGIST'S DILEMMA"
(1933) directed by Mark Sandrich also features James Finlayson. The deadly duo
as wacky soda jerks. They do a high wire act while delivering a much needed pair
of panys to their boss.. Next they star in
"EVERYTHING'S DUCKY" Directed by Ben Holmes. Co-starring Eddie
Gribbon, Joyce Compton, Maude Truax. As pots and pans salesmen, they wreak havoc
along with their demonstration.
Rounding out this third volume is "THE GAY
NIGHTIES" (1932) directed by Mark Sandrich. Co-starring James
Finlayson, Dorothy Granger
(A-878-E) B & W sound ..........approximately 1 hour...........$19.98 plus
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ANDY CLYDE Vol. 1
Versatile Andy
Clyde appeared in both silent era comedies at Mack Sennett's studios as well
as talking era comedies in his own series at Educational Studios and
Columbia Pictures for over 25 years. He continued working as a regular in
television through the mid-1960's.Andy stars in four comedy
shorts; "SPEED IN THE GAY
NINETIES" (1932), "HALF HOLIDAY" (1931), "FAINTING LOVER" (1931) and "ALASKA LOVE" (1932)
(A-624-V) B & W sound .......approximately 80 minutes total
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ANDY CLYDE Vol. 2
"THE BIG SQUEAL" (1933), stars Andy as a millionaire hog farmer who
thinks his girl friend (Dorothy Christy) is married to his best friend (Billy Bevan) and
challenges him to a duel. Also appearing are Ethel Sykes, Bud Jamison and Charles K.
French. "RACKET
CHEERS"
(1933)Andy and his wife, Daphne Pollard, are newly rich couple attempting to buy
their way into high society. A con-artist and his girl attempt to get all of the
money they can including selling them a yacht which is actually a target boat
owned by the Navy. A wild chase by battleships and planes dropping bombs ensues! "ARTIST MUDDLES" (1933)Andy tries to help struggling artist Vernon Dent with a painting
for a tempermental millionaire. With the help of a monkey, Andy creates a
"masterpiece" and unveils it at a society party with disastrous results. In "FEELING ROSEY" (1933), Andy is a business broker who's company is
struggling. His doctor recommends a vacation but he thinks he can't afford it. Andy's
staff cashes in his bond and tells him he's inherited $50,000. A gold digger and her
boyfriend set out to take Andy for his money.
(A-625-V) B & W sound .........approximately 80 minutes total ...........$12.98
plus shipping and handling
ANDY CLYDE Vol. 3
Andy stars in another volume
of comedy two-reel shorts including;
"THE CANNONBAL"
(1931) Here, Andy is an inventor whose rocket fails to get him a mail contract
but comes in handy when he inherits a railroad and must put some zip into the
old steam locomotive in order to win the same mail contract! In "HALF-BAKED RELATIONS" (1931),
Andy and his wife, played by Ethel Sykes, are happily in the bakery business but
Andy's brother-in-law is making life miserable for him and the wife is naturally
blind to the obnoxious brother who creates nothing but grief for Andy. , "DORA'S
DUNIN' DONUTS" (1933)
is noted for Andy's co-star, Shirley Temple. In "UPPERCUT
O'BRIEN" (1929),
Andy is involved with some oriental bantam-weight boxers in a big money boxing
match. Bonus shorts include Andy in
"A BUNDLE OF BLISS"
and
"HIS TALE IS TOLD".
(A-626-V) B & W sound .......approximately
100 minutes total ..............$12.98
plus shipping and handling
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EARLY MADNESS Vol. 1
The R.K.O. Studios comedy unit was formed by Harry Sweet. He not only directed many top
flight comedies during his brief tenure but also starred occasionally in them. His
untimely death in a car accident left a void in the studio's comedy unit that was
difficult to replace. Harry Sweet stars as a hick Olympic hero who is housed in a high
society mansion and causes havoc to the high brow party in progress in "JUST A PAIN IN THE PARLOR" (1932). Ned
Sparks and Babe London are featured in "BIG DAME
HUNTING" (1932). Ned tries sneaking into his own house after a night
on the town through the maid's room. The shocked maid quits and Ned must audition new ones
but is mistaken for a serial killer! Both these comedies were directed by George Marshall.
Harry Sweet directed "HIGH HATS, LOW BROWS"
(1931) starring James Gleason, Eddie Gribbon and Mae Clark. A pugilist is
invited to do a few rounds in a polite high society party with hilarious
results.
(A-212-E) B & W sound ..........approximately
60 minutes.............$14.98 plus
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EARLY MADNESS Vol. 2
This volume of vintage comedy shorts from the R.K.O. Studios contains two of the Traveling
Man Series starring Louis John Bartels as the fast talking salesman who just manages to
get himself out of jams. The last comedy stars Benny Rubin who versatility was unmatched
as a radio comedian, a dialect actor and character actor frequently seen on Jack Benny's
shows. "SELLING
SHORTS" (1931) Directed by Harry Sweet
has our traveling salesman, John Bartels unwisely getting off a passenger train in the
country and becoming involved with a hillbilly who wants his daughter married off! Bud
Jamison also stars. "BLONDES BY PROXY" (1931) was directed by Edgar Kennedy and has John Bartels invited
to Morocco by a Sultan to make his 20 wives into blondes. Lot's of fun in the harem!
Edward Luddy directs "JULIUS SIZZORS" (1931) with
Benny Rubin as the innocent twin brother of a notorious Chicago gangster. Rubin plays both
parts. Chic Sale stars in "A SLIP AT THE SWITCH"
(1932) a railroad comedy.
(A-213-E)
B & W sound ..........approximately 80 minutes...............$19.98 + s&h
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LEON ERROL COMEDY FEST
Noted for his "rubber legs", he started in silent films then came into his own
with talkies. In addition to feature-length movie roles, he also worked in
nearly 100 short subjects between 1933 and 1951. This opening volume features
five Errol comedies.
Leon pretends to commit suicide in "ONE LIVE GHOST"
(1936)Look for young Lucille Ball in this one! In "THE WRONG ROOM",
Leon staggers into his fancy hotel at dawn after an all-night bender and
accidentally stumbles into the room of a new bride (played by Veronica Lake) and
thinks he has committed bigamy! "WEDTIME
WORRIES" (1943) Junior and Senior Errols elope with their girls without
telling each other and end up at the same Niagara Falls hotel! "GIRLS, GIRLS,
GIRLS" (1944) does not star Elvis but Leon buys a burlesque
show just as the authorities close it down and Leon must evade the law as well
as the unpaid girls with a disguise. "IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO A DOG" (1948)
has Leon's wife plotting to get rid of his dog and Leon thinks he's the intended target.
This collection concludes with "SHOULD WIVES WORK?".
Leon's wife wants more spending money so she gets a job at Leon's place of
employment. Trouble is, the boss won't allow wives to work there. Leon and
his wife must pretend they are not married when the boss has them over to his
house as overnight guests.
(A-197 ) B & W sound ..........approximately
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FUN AT ST.
FANNY'S (1955)
British comedy starring Fred Emmey, Vera Day,
Johnny Brandon with Freddie Mills and Francis Langford's Singing scholars.
(A-00-MC258) 80
minutes...................................$19.95
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GOLFING COMEDIES
Well, the title does pretty much explain this format. Golf has always been a
source of fun for those who ever tried to play and even for those who watch.
This compilation features some of the top names in comedy doing their "best" to
play golf. In
"GOLF SLAPPY", veteran Sennett comedian
Eddie Gribbon plays a beleaguered husband who
wants a day away from the wife and a peaceful game of golf. When the little
woman drops him off at the course, he nearly forgets his clubs. It is all
down hill from there! The friend of the boss bets him he can beat Eddie's
score so it is all out war! From hitting the ball off of a fat guys tummy to
throwing other golfers balls out of the way, to Innocent fellow golfers
getting conked on the sconce by Eddie's balls (he must have taken lessons
from Gerald Ford!). All the while a narrator explains the hazards of a
disease known as " Golf-i-tis! " Very funny
one reeler. Eddie Gribbon comes across like an older Chris Farley. Next,
Charley Chase and Thelma Todd star in "ALL
TEED OFF" (1930). Charley is
invited to his new girl friend's golf club only to show up at the wrong place
and runs wild through the course. W. C. Fields is,
of course the master comedian at golf gags. He is seen in "THE GOLF SPECIALIST" (1930) and "THE DENTIST"
(1932). Finally, he has a guest appearance in the Bobby
Jones golf short "HIP ACTION"
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(A-50)
B & W sound ........approx
90 minutes.........$14.98 plus shipping and handling |
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BILLY GILBERT
COMEDIES
Billy Gilbert was one of the great scene-stealers and character comedians of Hollywood's
golden era. He started out in Burlesque (clean family style Burlesque not the girly shows)
back in the 1920's when he was discovered by Stan Laurel who asked him who created his
material. He said "you're looking at him" and Stan immediately brought him into
the fold of the Hal Roach Studios where he became an instant favorite as a comic foil for
not only Laurel and Hardy but Charley Chase and others. He free-lanced around Hollywood
and can be seen in this collection of short comedy films from the 1930's. Titles include; "SUPER STUPID"with
Billy as a street vendor who, along with his sales shill Vince Barnett runs
afoul of local police officer Bud Jamison. "JUST ANOTHER
MURDER"follows. Then "BRAIN BUSTERS".
In "WHO'S LOONEY NOW?"
Billy plays a psychologist who is sent out to cure Jack Norton who is perceived
to be crazy by his family when he laughs at everything that goes wrong. When the
men in the white jackets arrive, they don't know who is the sane one! "CRAZY LIKE A FOX" has him as a cab
driver who gets involved in a Royal scandal with a Sultan and a drunken publicity agent
(played by Jack Norton). Billy Bletcher joins Billy Gilbert in
"THE SCHMALTZ BROTHERS' MUSIC IN HER HAIR"
with Virginia Karns singing "Lover Come Back" so soulfully they are reduced to
tears!
(A-315) B & W sound
..........approximately 110 minutes ...$19.98 plus shipping and handling
NIELA GOODELLE
Beautiful singer Niela
Goodelle stars in four musical-comedy shorts including "SPRING IS HERE", "SLACKS APPEAL", "MELODY GIRL", and "AIR PARADE".
(A-630-V) B & W sound ..........approximately 75 minutes total
.............$9.98 plus shipping and handling
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HERE COMES TROUBLE plus Have Camera Will Travel
Newspaper reporters who would be detectives frequently formed the basis of a lively
mystery-comedy in the 30's and 40's. Such is the case with this offering which stars
William Tracy and Joe Sawyer. Along for the fun are Joyce Compton and
Dudley Dickerson.
William Tracy is your typical "schlep" of an idiot who looks as goofy as
he acts. Somehow, he has a gorgeous girl friend who's father is editor of a
newspaper pursuing a crime ring. Naturally, Tracy is assigned to get evidence of
the unknown "Mr. Big". A blackmailing burlesque queen has the evidence to sell
the editor provided it's made to look like she was mugged. Instead, she is
murdered and now it becomes a police matter with the murderer loose in the
burlesque house. Not exactly Charlie Chan at the opera, but there are some funny
stunts as the killer runs through the wings after the evidence and away from the
pursuers.
As a bonus attraction, Paul Gilbert and Gregg Palmer star
as newsreel cameramen in "HAVE CAMERA, WILL TRAVEL".
A TV pilot about the adventures of a pair of news cameramen and the adventures
they go through. Here, they are assigned to cover a South American revolution.
"The people are revolting!" claims Curley. "You should get along just fine!"
says his boss as he forces them to do this dangerous assignment with plot
intrigues that they unwittingly get caught up in. Full of lively gags and
excellent stunt work, they two cameramen get their movie footage they need
before being sent to Florida to get close-ups of killer sharks!
(A-314)
Color (Featurette)
and b&w (TV show).......approximately 80 minutes total
...$14.98 plus s & h
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HYPNOTIZED
starring Moran & Mack
This early 30's talking comedy was directed by pioneering legend Mack Sennett. It is
possibly the worst comedy ever made as judged by nearly everyone who has ever
seen it! Then or Now!
(A-691-V) B
& W sound ...............approximately 70 long minutes..........$16.98 plus toxic
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EDGAR KENNEDY Vol. 1
Edgar's in-laws live with him and they constantly drive him crazy. In fact his
temper is far from the "slow burn" he's noted for and his wife demands that he
not lose his temper or she'll leave him. Poor Edgar tries as best he can not to explode at
his mother-in-law and brother-in-law in "IN-LAWS ARE
OUT". Two shady characters , friends of Florence's relatives, spend the
night at the Kennedy's in "TWO FOR THE MONEY"
(1942). Brother buys a new outboard motor, using Ed's money in "MOTOR MANIACS" (1946).
Edgar stars in "A BLASTED EVENT" as the
final comedy on this volume.
(A-241)
B & W sound .........approximately 75 minutes ..............$16.98 + s&h
EDGAR KENNEDY Vol. 2
The old argument of who's job is tougher crops up between Edgar and his wife
(played by Vivian Oakland) so
they swap places for the day in "BAD HOUSEKEEPING"
(1937) with Franklin Pangborn along for the laughs. Wanting to go on a hunting trip, Edgar
tells his wife he's joined the National Guard in order to get away in
"DRAFTED IN A DEPOT" (1940). Edgar thinks his
brother-in-law and mother-in-law are out to kill him for his insurance in "DUCK SOUP" (1942).
Ed must fix the family radio in
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THE
MASQUERS CLUB COMEDIES
The Masquers were one of many professional acting fraternities. They produced a series of
2-reel comedies during the early 30's such as those represented in this collection. They
were purposely off-beat in nature such as utilizing crazy incongruous sound effects or
talking to the camera like a Greek chorus. "WIDE OPEN
SPACES" (1932) stars Ned Sparks, Antonio Moreno, Dorothy Sebastian
and William Farnum in a take-off on movie westerns. "LOST
IN LIMEHOUSE" (or
Lady Esmerelda's Predicament) from 1933 stars Laura LaPlante up to her neck in trouble in
Chinatown.
"THE MOONSHINER'S DAUGHTER" (1933) also known as "A Broad
in Old Kentucky" stars Mary Carr, Russell Simpson, Lucille Brown and Russell Hopton
in a spoof on the classic feuding families; the Catfields and the Ratfields.
(A-313-E) B & W sound ..........approximately
1hour ...............$19.98 plus shipping and handling
My Favorite Brunette
One of Bob Hope's better comedies from the mid-40's era. This comedy casts Bob as a baby
photographer who aspires to be a private detective. Alan Ladd guests as a P.I. that Bob
aspires to be like and when Bob decides to take on a case in Ladd's absence, the fun
begins. Full of spies and foreign agents this comedy boasts an all-star cast including
Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr. ,and a few surprises.
(A-199) B
& W sound..........approximately 90 minutes ...$10.00 plus shipping and handling
My Uncle starring Jaques Tati (1958)
This talking era comedy from 1958 is more like a silent era comedy.
(A-)
B & W sound..........approximately 109 minutes ...$10.00 plus shipping and handling
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THREE STOOGES
Comedy Rarities Vol. 1
Here is a variety of material on the 3 Stooges spanning thirty years. Starting with
their days with Ted Healy they appear in "HOLLYWOOD ON PARADE" along
with Jimmy Durante. Larry, Moe and Curly are in their usual form with Ted Healy in this
short. The Stooges are involved with legal proceedings in "DISORDER
IN THE COURT" as Curly wipes out the jury chasing a parrot with a
vital clue! The Stooges return in "BRIDELESS
GROOM", "MALICE IN THE PALACE" and "SING
A SONG OF SIX PANTS". Then a rare look at the Stooges as they work on
the filming of their feature-length film "THE OUTLAWS IS COMING!". Both home movies,
screen-test shots and even a blooper are presented in this American Airlines-sponsored
commercial short. Trailers from "STOP LOOK AND
LAUGH" and "HAVE
ROCKET,
WILL TRAVEL" bring us into the 60's. The Stooges even do a
commercial for a simonizing wax product!
(A-245)
B & W sound....approximately 105 minutes total. ...$9.98 plus s & h
STOOGE COMEDY RARITIES Vol. 2
This second volume features a rare color short by Larry, Moe and Curly-Joe as they
team up with other Hollywood celebrities such as Milton Berle, Carl Reiner, Werner
Klemperer and John Banner in "STAR SPANGLED SALESMEN". The Stooges
appear on live television in "THE
ED WYNN SHOW" playing television
executives! Also, Joe and Shemp in such short comedies as
"THE GOOD BAD EGG" , "SAPPILY
MARRIED", "THE GLOVE SLINGERS",
"PICK A PECK OF PLUMBERS", "BOOBS
IN THE WOODS" , "MONEY SQUAWKS".
(A-246) Color & B & W sound.....approx
1 hour 45 minutes.......$9.98 plus s&h
STOOGE COLOR CARTOON FEST
In the 1960's., the Three Stooges filmed some
color comedy skits as wrap-arounds to a series of color children's cartoons
for television. This offering has a collection of these cartoons. Also
featured in some of these live openings is long-time Stooge foil Emile
Sitka.
(A-599)
Color & sound.....approx 1 hour................$9.98 plus s&h
SWING PARADE
This rare feature-length appearance by The
Three Stooges stars Gail Storm in a musical set in a night club which
provides the opportunity for not only many comedy routines by Larry, Moe and
Curly but musical guests specialties as well such as Louie Jordon and his
orchestra, Connie Boswell, Will Osborne and Gail Storm,
(A-701)
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TALKING COMEDY
RARITIES Vol. 2
Burns & Allen star in
"FIT TO BE TIED"
also "100% SERVICE"
and
"LAMBCHOPS".
Eddie Cantor stars in "GETTING A TICKET"
fellow who keeps running afoul of a cop. Many of Eddie's vaudeville stories
and jokes pop up in this early talkie.
Eddie also sings "Home isn't Home Anymore". Jack Benny appears in a
pair of short comedies; "BROADWAY ROMEO"
where he meets his match in a cheap-skate Scotchman then manages to connive
a free meal in a diner. Next, Jack meets up with a girl in an
adjoining automobile while waiting for the world's longest stop light. During
that time, he flirts, proposes, marries and divorces her in
"TAXI TANGLE".
George Jessell appears in
"IT WIGHT BE WORSE".
Tom Howard stars in
"AFRICAN DODGER".
Willie Howard, who stars in
"THE SMART WAY"
, plays Professor Pierre Ginsberg, with a moustache and goatee. The humor is
mostly in Willie's hilarious French/Jewish accent. A lively -movie comedy directed by Al
Christie. Willie Howard was a stage legend. It's hard to find Howard's
work in films and on records, but the scope of his talent might be judged by
the honorary pallbearers at his funeral, names like Milton Berle, Jack
Pearl, Harry Hershfield, Ed Sullivan, Fred Allen and Bobby Clark. Nat Kahn
of Variety wrote: "To millions of theatre-goers, Howard symbolized the
little fellow who was confounded by the world's complexities. And he was, by
nature, always a picture of abject humility.
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TALKING COMEDY RARITIES
Vol. 3
Sennett comedian Ford Sterling made talking comedies well into the 1930's. Here he plays a
jewelry salesman who must meet with a female buyer at a posh hotel. His jealous wife
follows him to ensure that his activities are "ALL BUSINESS".
Johnny Arthur, Bert Roach, Francis Lee are featured in a
comedy about wives who go out on strike in "DOWN WITH HUSBANDS".
The husbands counter with a "Husband's Protective
League". Reel two is all that survives of "HOT LEMONADE"
starring Walter Heirs, Johnny Arthur and Louise
Fazenda. Another Sennett comedian from the golden age stars in a talking comedy
titled "THE HORSE'S TAIL".
As a singing waiter at a local cafe, Eddie is concerned about his wife's
fidelity and charges back home when he finds out she's not on the level. A
burglar breaks in but Eddie doesn't know who he is and the police arrest Eddie
instead! Finally, a wacky
musical-Vaudeville short from Al Christie and E.W. Hammonds Studios "THE QUEEN'S
BIRTHDAY featuring a
tap-dancing Shirley Temple wanna-be (with curly-locks and all) as well as a Three
Stooges-imitation slapstick act. Cast includes Mary Lou, The Bo Brummels, Sugar Nichols,
Ernie Mack, Ralph Theodore and John Cleveland. Real house-hold names! Monty
Collins stars in a short comedy directed by Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle called
"ANYBODY'S GOAT".
Train station clerk Collins is the victim of
a triple-cross money scheme by swindlers who use a goat that supposedly eats a
wallet with ten thousand dollars in it.
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VILLAIN STILL PURSUED HER
Buster Keaton and an all-star cast of old-time comedians star in this adaptation of
"The Drunkard" which was popularized by W.C. Fields in his classic comedy
"The Old Fashioned Way". This version from 1946 includes along with Buster,
Billy Gilbert, Hugh Herbert, Anita Louise, Alan Mowbray, Margaret Hamilton, Joyce Compton,
and Richard Cromwell. The evils of alcohol have never been so absurdly trashed as in this
corny classic!
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