Tag Archives: #Laurel and Hardy

Laurel and Hardy Meet Laurel y Hardy

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

I thought it would be fun to compare “Chickens Come Home” and “Politiquerias,” which aired recently on Turner Classic Movies. A shot-by-shot comparison shows that even though they use the same plot and camera setups, the English- and Spanish-language versions … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: 48th Annual Cincecon

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

Photo: Harold Lloyd in “Hot Water,” shown at Cinecon. The 48th Annual Cinecon Film Festival is almost over in Hollywood. Once again, the festival features classic silent and sound films, many of which have not been seen in theatres since … Continue reading →

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James Curtis: L.A. Voices – Jules White, Part 3

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

  Photo: The Three Stooges’ “Spooks,” produced and directed by Jules White. James writes: Here’s another of those interviews I did during a random burst of energy in 1975. This one took place a couple of weeks before my previously-posted … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory: Hollywood Heights – Max Davidson

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Photo: Lillian Elliott and Max Davidson in “Call of the Cuckoo.” America has always been the land of immigrants. From when this part of the world was a mere colony to other countries, this nation has been a haven for … Continue reading →

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Men 45-64 Register With Draft Boards

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

April 26, 1942: Men between the ages of 45 and 64 form a line a block long outside the draft board at 329 W. 2nd St. to comply with a new registration order. The men would be called upon to … Continue reading →

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Hubble: No Evidence of ‘Big Bang’ Theory

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

Dec. 31, 1941: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Hollywood Palladium with Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Rich AND Frank Sinatra … plus Connie Haines and the Pied Pipers. John P. Varnum has a cute little racket. He pretends to be a … Continue reading →

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