Tag Archives: Hal Roach

Classic Movie Travels: Tommy Bond

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Tommy Bond Thomas Ross Bond was born on September 16, 1926, in Dallas, Texas, to Ashley Ross Bond and Margaret Bond. His father worked as a commercial artist, focusing on ceramic art work. Young “Tommy” got his … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – The Marvelous Mabel Normand

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – The Marvelous Mabel Normand If Charlie Chaplin is considered the king of slapstick, then Mabel Normand certainly is its queen. Much-loved by audiences in her day, everyone who knew and worked with Mabel also … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – Safety Last! (1923)

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – Safety Last! (1923) Few images from cinema are more iconic than the 1920s, black-and-white photo of a young man in round glasses dangling from a clock. Even if you’ve never seen a … Continue reading →

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