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The Alice Howell Collection #7, “Distilled Love” (1920) – reviewed by George

Posted on February 10, 2024 by cobblerjon

“Alice Howell and her husband Dick Smith left the Century Film Co. in late 1919. They signed with the Emerald Film Co. and brought with them an unreleased film from Century/L-Ko. This came out as the new series’ debut, “Distilled … Continue reading →

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Babes in Toyland (1934) – reviewed by George

Posted on December 29, 2016 by cobblerjon

This version of the 1903 Victor Herbert operetta is the one starring Laurel and Hardy, and features a brief appearance by Santa Claus. Santa (Ferdinand Munier) drops in on the Toymaker (William Burress)  to check up on the progress of … Continue reading →

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Do Detectives Think? (1927) – reviewed by George

Posted on March 17, 2016 by cobblerjon

This silent short, produced by Hal Roach, stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in one of the first shorts where they work (more or less) with each other, rather than being in some sort of opposition. At least they want … Continue reading →

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