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The Alice Howell Collection #6: “In Dutch” (1918) – reviewed by George

Posted on February 3, 2024 by cobblerjon

Hulda (Alice Howell), a little Dutch girl, longed to go to America. One day, wearing her only dancing costume, she stowed away aboard a large ship. She found comfortable but cramped quarters – she was in a shipping crate with … Continue reading →

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Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly in “Treasure Blues” (1935) – reviewed by George

Posted on September 12, 2021 by cobblerjon

Thelma is a short order cook in a Pancake House-type place. She works in the big window, so passersby can see and get hungry. And she has a rapt audience shoved up against the window, whose heads follow every flip … Continue reading →

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Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson in “All Over Town” (1937) – reviewed by George

Posted on July 18, 2020 by cobblerjon

“In a remote section of Manhattan Island struggle the last of their tribe, the true vanishing Americans. You can find them at Mother Wilson’s Home for Ladies and Gentlemen of the Vaudeville Profession. $12 a week (in advance).” There’s a … Continue reading →

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