Tag Archives: Hank Mann

The Alice Howell Collection #2 – “Father Was a Loafer” (1915) – reviewed by George

Posted on January 6, 2024 by cobblerjon

Mack Sennett’s former right-hand man, Henry Lehrman, set up his own L-Ko Komedy Company (Lehrman Knock-Out Komedies) in the summer of 1914, and began hiring away many of Sennett’s regular performers. Along with Hank Mann and Peggy Pearce, Alice joined … Continue reading →

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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) – reviewed by George

Posted on April 22, 2023 by cobblerjon

Opens at a silent movie house where “Eliza and the Bloodhounds” is showing with piano accompaniment, and with tears flowing like a river from the eyes of Willie Piper (Lou), who only bought a ticket while he was waiting for … Continue reading →

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