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Post by Mark on Mar 11, 2019 18:59:29 GMT -5
With the 100th anniversary just a few years away, do any of you think we could see anything happen in 2022? Some kind of comeback? At long last, a restored silent DVD/bluray collection maybe? Or at least a TCM marathon?
Or absolutely nothing at all?
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Post by mtw12055 on Mar 11, 2019 19:36:20 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this too. We're getting closer to the date.
I'm hoping that there will be at least some acknowledgement from the press, even if it's minor. At the very least, I can definitely see TCM doing some kind of tribute.
Not to be Negative Nancy, but I'm not terribly optimistic about a silent set happening right now. Maybe the talkies will get a re-release of some sort, though.
People have sometimes asked which of the Rascals should be the next to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Me? I would love if the Rascals collectively got one star. Of course, that would cost an arm or a leg (or both) and quite a bit of a push from people, but it would be pretty cool.
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Post by malaria on Mar 11, 2019 20:42:12 GMT -5
If nothing else, it will be noted in Elmira, NY.
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Post by Mark on Mar 12, 2019 12:17:52 GMT -5
How time flies. I remember the 75th anniversary like it was just several years ago. I still have that TV commercial on tape somewhere advertising the Cabin Fever tapes. I remember wanting that Rare Original Silent Episodes tape that was only available through that commercial by calling the 800 number, and wasn’t sold in stores. I never did get a copy of it.
Suncoast Motion Picture Co, a video store of its time, celebrated big for the 75th. The one in San Antonio, TX had a whole display on its own wall with mostly Cabin Fever tapes among some others.
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Post by myhomeo on Mar 12, 2019 12:33:45 GMT -5
It'll probably depend on how popular the Gang is at that time. Possibly, the recent biopic of Laurel and Hardy will help revive interest.
As for the 'Complete Silents' DVD Set, I am also dubious. Aside from the fact a few of them just don't exist anymore, simply assembling the compilation would probably be a nightmare.
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Post by malaria on Mar 12, 2019 17:30:59 GMT -5
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Post by Mark on Mar 12, 2019 18:03:45 GMT -5
It'll probably depend on how popular the Gang is at that time. Possibly, the recent biopic of Laurel and Hardy will help revive interest. As for the 'Complete Silents' DVD Set, I am also dubious. Aside from the fact a few of them just don't exist anymore, simply assembling the compilation would probably be a nightmare. I'd never expect a complete silents collection, but at least something like what Laughsmith's set was supposed to be- around 32 shorts. I have the Harold Lloyd DVDs and blu-rays, and every time I watch them I wonder why can't the Our Gang silents get this kind of fantastic presentation?? I'm 90% done with my edits of the silent shorts to make my own collection. Been working on them since 2013. It saddens me that we can't get a nice restored set. The films only keep deteriorating over time. Big shout out to Robin Cook (rarefilms) for putting in the time and effort to make the shorts look so good. I hope we see more. |
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Post by silentfilmsseeker on Apr 4, 2019 20:04:51 GMT -5
a 100th acknowledgement HAS to be made. Ive got ideas in motion to make something happen so have my fingers and toes crossed!
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