Monthly Archives: April 2020

Buster Keaton – More Backlot Scenes From Our Hospitality

Posted on April 26, 2020 by John Bengtson

Buster Keaton’s modest studio made it necessary for him to film many famous scenes at other studios with larger backlots. His pursuit through an archway by an army of police at the climax of Cops (1922) was filmed at the … Continue reading →

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How Laurel and Hardy Filmed Duck Soup

Posted on April 12, 2020 by John Bengtson

Hooray for Flicker Alley releasing Laurel & Hardy: Year One, a beautifully presented 2-disc Blu-ray set of Stan and Ollie’s 1927 films. The all-new restorations look stunning, meticulously assembled from the best available materials contributed by archives and collectors around … Continue reading →

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