Catalog of Pathex Motion Pictures for the Home (1927)

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Pathex Motion Pictures 2\_ Stan, in his efforts to follow instructions, is almost arrested by a store detective. When he comes into possession of a baby while its mother is telephoning, things look bad for him, but he finally gets his car. Stan Laurel in "Restless Romance" No. C 75 One Reel $1.75 In love with mysterious girl, whom he never met, but whom he suddenly discovers in the adjoining chair at the barber shop, Stan attempts to follow her to make her acquaintance. She appeals to the police, with complications for Stan, but he escapes — in the patrol wagon. "Hot Stuff," a "Spat Family'* Comedy No. C 84 Two Reek $3.50 The "Spat Family," having come into possession of a Fire Engine, feels that it ought to have a fire drill. A bonfire is set in the yard, and the apparatus, with Ambrose as chauffeur, starts for the blaze. But a series of mishaps, due to the inefficiency of the "firemen," plays havoc with the engine, while the bonfire, uncontrolled, develops into a conflagration, consuming the family residence. "The Lost Dog," a "Spat Family" Comedy No. C 88 One Reel $1.75 The Spats, arriving in town with the circus, decide to stop at the best hotel where they are suspected of being bootleggers because they carry a pet dog in a suitcase. One of the circus lions gets loose and becomes an uninvited guest at the hotel, to the consternation of all, and the undoing of the Spats, who renounce all future connection with animal shows. "The Balloonists," a "Spat Family** Comedy No. C 97 One Reel $1.75. The Spats visit the Balloon School and while there climb into the basket of one of the balloons to have their photograph taken. The balloon breaks loose and the family has an adventurous ride. "Stepping Out" No. C 100 One Reel $1.75 Miss Goose invites Mr. Monkey to a picnic. He is annoyed to find she is not ready when he calls for her, but brings "cave-monkey" methods into play, and they spend a pleasant afternoon. Glenn Tryon in "The Early Bird'* No. CI 04 Two Reels $3.50 Tommy starts out to work in his usual cheery mood, but three older brothers, a belligerent parrot, a sobbing sweetheart, and the subway rush almost ruin his prospects for a pleasant day. A picture full of amusing situations. Harry Langdon in "The Capture of Cactus Cal" No. CI 08 One Reel $1.75 Tenderfoot Teddy has no thirst for battle but he gets mixed up with a gang of cattle thieves, and, inspired by the rancher's beautiful daughter, accomplishes heroic deeds in spite of himself.