1000 and One--the Blue Book of Non-Theatrical Films (1927)

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Fifth Edition COMEDIES 103 REFERENCE LIST OF WELL KNOWN SERIES OF COMEDIES, NOVELTIES, ETC. (Given for reference purposes only. In general, we do not recommend comedies unless pre-viewed by the exhibitor or by some one knowing the exact taste and requirements of the community concerned. We urge users, above all, to see the picture before showing to any non-theatrical audience. Serials, westerns, etc. are not listed in this book). COMEDIES The Adam's Children (1) The fun three brothers have with their dog, calf, pony, ducks, etc. (XII, 42, 112) Jimmie Adams Comedies, 1926-27 (1) Six two-reel subjects starring Jimmie Adams. (VI) Alice Cartoon Comedies (1 each) Photography and cartoon combined. (IV, 37A, 155^ All Star Comedies (2) Hal Roach comedies featuring a group of actors as famous in their field as many feature players. (XIII) Andy Gump Comedies (1) Series of cartoon comedies bv Sidney Smith. (56, 112, 113, 128A) Jimmy Aubrey Comedies (2) Series of two reels each* (XX, XXVIII) Monte Banks Comedies (2 each) Series. (XX) Barnyard Animal Comedies (2) Series of eight, two reels each. (XX) Ben Turpin Comedies (2) Series of nine. (56, 113) Billy Dooley Comedies, 1926-27 (2) Six two-reel subjects starring the former vaudeville comedian, Billy Dooley. (VI) Bobby Vernon Comedies, 1926-27 (2) Eight two-reel subjects starring Bobby Vernon. (VI) Bunny at the Races (1) John Bunny in a reprint of one of his famous comedies. (56, 113) Cameo Comedies (1 each) (VI, 42) Charlie Chaplin Cartoons (1 each) One release a week. (156) Charlie Chaplin Comedies (3 each) Re-releases of four popular favorites: "A Dog's Life," "Sunnyside," "Shoulder Arms" and "A Day's Pleasure." (XV) Charlie Chaplin Re-Releases (2 each) "The Adventurer," "Behind the Screen," "Easy Street," "The Floorwalker," "The Immigrant," "The Pawnshop," and "The Rink." (23, 56, 113, 156) Character Comedies (2() Featuring Max Davidson, especially successful as interpreter of sympathetic Jewish roles. (XIII) Charley Chase Comedies (2) Starring Charley Chase in comedies of polite society. (Xni) Christie Comedies (2 each) Series. (VI, 42) Classic Comedies (1 & 2j Series especially selected for non-theatrical groups. (56, 113) A Dog's Life (3) Re-issue of one of Charlie Chaplin's most famous early comedies. (XV) Dorothy Devore Comedies, 1927-2S (2) Six two-reel subjects featuring the girl comedy star. (VI) Dough and Dynamite (2) Charlie Chaplin and Chester Conklin in an early Keystone comedy. (56, 113) Felix the Cat Cartoons, 1927-28 (1) Twenty-six one-reel releases of Pat Sullivan's animated cartoon character. (VI) Fortune Huntersi (2,) A series of ten comedy dramas. (XX) Fox Trot Finesse (1) Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in one of the best of their famous comedies. Reprint. (56) Hairbreath Harry Comedies (2) Series of two reels each. (XX) Hair Cartoons (1) Heads of famous personages drawn on the screen. (XIX, XX, 42) Hall Room Boys Comedies (2 each) Series. (XX, 156) Lloyd Hamilton Comedies (2 each) Series. (VI) O. Henry Comedies (2) Series. (IX) His Prehistoric Past (2) Charlie Chaplin and Mack Swain in an early Keystone comedy. (56, 113) His Trysting Places (2) Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand in an early Keystone comedy. (56, 113) Home Life Comedies (2 each) "This Wife Business," "Disposing of Mother," "An Old-Fashioned Flapper." Sponsored by Federated Women's Clubs. Written by Mrs. Alice Ames Winters. (IV)