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Classic Movie Travels May: Joe Cobb

Classic Movie Travels: Joe Cobb Joseph “Joe” Frank Cobb was among the many children cast in the early iteration of Our Gang, spending his tenure in the hit comedies from 1922 to 1929. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: George “Spanky McFarland”

Classic Movie Travels: George “Spanky McFarland” George “Spanky” McFarland portrayed the iconic leader of the Our Gang cast of children, beloved for his role as Spanky. He was born George Philips McFarland at Methodist Hospital on October 2, 1928, in … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: Tommy Bond

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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Classic Movie Travels: Darla Hood

Classic Movie Travels: Darla Hood Darla Jean Hood was born on November 8, 1931, in Leedey, Oklahoma. She was born to James and Elizabeth Hood. James worked as a bank teller, while Elizabeth was a housewife. Elizabeth was instrumental in … Continue reading

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Silents are Golden: A Little Tour Through The History Of Silent Comedy

A Little Tour Through The History Of Silent Comedy When it comes to the genre of silent comedy, everyone’s familiar with the great Charlie Chaplin– perhaps the single most famous figure in cinema– and the solemn-faced Buster Keaton has a large … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: The Music Box Steps

Walking in the Steps of Laurel and Hardy! The Music Box Steps have long been high on my list of must-see classic movie sites. But, even I was surprised by the overwhelming giddiness I felt when my doppelganger film-fan-friends* and I piled … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Billy Gilbert

Born September 12, 1894, Character Actor Billy Gilbert! Billy Gilbert appeared in over 200 films, shorts and TV shows. He played lots of comic villains and was most famously a fabulous foil for Laurel & Hardy. He was particularly well-known … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor James Finlayson

Born August 27, 1887, Character Actor James Finlayson! Over 240 roles and the GREAT Comic Foil to Laurel & Hardy! Known for the double-take-&-squint, the one-eyed stare… and the ORIGINAL “D’oh” !!! “And the next time, I want my payment … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Stan Laurel

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Comedy Legend, Stan Laurel, born June 16 in 1890! Three ‘Signature’ Faces of Stan Laurel ….. A ‘thinking’ Stan Laurel, with his ‘signature’ head scratch! Stan Laurel as Stanley in the comedy short, Thicker Than Water … Continue reading

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