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16MM SOUND BLACKHAWK FILMS

All are vintage, great quality original prints in Like New condition unless otherwise stated.

LAUREL & HARDY THEIR FIRST MISTAKE - 1932 Laurel and Hardy comedy with Mae Busch and Billy Gilbert. Mrs. Hardy is irate that her husband Oliver spends more time with his friend Stanley than with her. Oliver decides to adopt a baby, hoping that it will keep his wife occupied so that he and Stanley can continue to carouse. But upon returning home with the infant, they find a process server (Billy Gilbert) with a divorce summons, and spend a sleepless night caring for the squalling baby. He also gives Laurel a summons, stating "You're being sued for the alienation of Mr. Hardy's affections". Like New 1972 Eastman print in the Blackhawk OB, 800' - $139

LAUGHING GRAVY - 1932 Laurel and Hardy comedy with Charlie Hall. Stanley and Oliver try unsuccessfully to keep their pet dog, "Laughing Gravy" hidden from their grumpy landlord, who throws the pooch out into the snow. The rescue and further attempts to hide the dog result in mayhem. Laughing Gravy is a wonderful insight into the world of this dynamic comedy duet, their antics and slapstick timing, and our joyful laughter at their own hilarious expense. This is a Like New 1971 Eastman print in the Blackhawk OB, 800' - $139

• HOG WILD - 1930. No matter how Ollie pretends to be the master of his own home, ferocious Mrs. Hardy will put up with no more procrastination from him. She demands he attach the radio antenna to the roof - now! Things turn HOG WILD when Ollie asks Stan to help him. Lots of slapstick that highlights with Ollie on the ladder in the back of a runaway model-t. Excellent+ picture and sound quality (identical to Blaclhawk's print) with original Film Classics titles. Has some abrasion scratches and minor wear and only one splice. 800' - $69

• DIVOT DIGGERS - 1936 Little Rascals comedy. The Gang is playing golf (or trying to!) at the nearby golf course. They get hired on as caddies with their monkey, and chaos ensues. This may be the last great "Our Gang" short because it was Bob McGowan's last directorial stint with the Rascals. The two-reelers were coming to an end to make way for the one-reelers. Excellent quality King World dupe print. 600' on an 800' reel - $69

• A TOUGH WINTER & LAZY DAYS - Two classic Hal Roach Little Rascal comedies on one full 1600' reel. Interstate Television Corp. prints head titles. Prints from the credits on are Like New and outstanding quality 35mm negative print-downs on 1955 Kodak stock. "Tough Winter" (1930) features Stepin Fetchit, Farina and Jackie Cooper. "Lazy Days" (1929) features Farina, Chubby and Joe Cobb. Both are very heavy in the black stereotypes. Sharp 35mm quality - $399
• HONEYMOON TRIO - 1931 Cameo Comedy by Educational Pictures. Very funny comedy directed by Fatty Arbuckle starring Walter Catlett as a pest friend going on a honeymoon with newlyweds played by Al St. John and Dorothy Granger. Beautiful Mint 1947 Kodak print, 400' - $99

• THIRD DIMENSIONAL MURDER (MURDER IN 3D) - MGM Pete Smith Specialty, 1941. A 3-D short subject in which Pete Smith guides you to a creepy old house in search of his missing aunt. There he encounters the Frankenstein monster, a witch, a wooden Indian who comes to life, and assorted other monsters and frightening characters, all of whom manage to throw something toward the camera.. Early 3D effort has some effects working better than others. That is because of the experimental nature of this MGM release. Most scenes are very effective. Wonderful for that special Halloween show. Outstanding quality anaglyphic 3D print on LPP Color film stock. Mint on a full 400' reel with 20 pairs of 3D plastic lenses - $299

ANDY CLYDE

• SAPPY BIRTHDAY - 1942 Andy Clyde Columbia comedy. Matt McHugh portrays Andy's brother-in-law, who ruins Andy's birthday from the moment the day begins. Eventually, Andy reluctantly agrees to spend the day fishing but they can't even get the car out of the driveway. Like New 800' Kodak print - $89
• LOVABLE TROUBLE - 1941 Columbia comedy starring Andy Clyde and Vernon Dent. Andy invests the money his wife gave him to pay the bills into a sure-fire money-making scheme, a girl's softball team made up of out-of-work chorus girls. Mrs. Clyde is, to say the least, not amused. Like New Kodak print with replaced end title, 800' - $89

THE THREE STOOGES
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• Abbott and Costello Television Shows - 1952. Great comedy shows with their classic routines. 1100' on a 1200' reel. Great original prints in Like New condition: GETTING A JOB, WIFE WANTED, LAS VEGAS - $99 each
  OLD ACTORS HOME (Features the complete "Who's On First" routine) - $149
• THE COMIC - Beautiful rare IB Technicolor advertising featurette of the 1969 Carl Reiner feature starring Dick Van Dyke. About 250' on a 400' reel - $69
• NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS - 1943 MGM Robert Becchley Miniature comedy. Excellent 1960's dupe print, 400' - $39

SUPERMAN

• THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN - Classic adventures from the 1950's television series starring George Reeves. Each on a 1200' reel in Excellent+ to Like New condition: A SHOT IN THE DARK - $149      PERRY WHITE'S SCOOP - $119
  THE CLOWN WHO CRIED - Excellent quality dupe print - $69
• TOMB OF ZARAHON - LPP No-Fade Color. 1957 episode. Lois and Jimmy are sealed in the ancient tomb of Zaharan. Color prints on LPP film stock are rare. Like New condition on a 1200' reel in a can - $249
• LUCY MEETS SUPERMAN - 1957 episode of "I Love Lucy" starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. “Superman” star George Reeves appears at Little Ricky's birthday party---just in time to save a Super-suited Lucy, who's stuck on the ledge outside her apartment. Beautiful mint original print on a 1200' reel in a can - $199

BELL TELEPHONE SCIENCE FILMS
With Dr. Frank Baxter
Very popular hour long programs made from 1955 to 1960, most directed by Frank Capra and combine cartoon and live action interacting.

• OUR MR. SUN - Educational film for science classes produced by Bell Telephone Science Hour in 1956. Hosted by Dr. Frank Baxter. Stars Eddie Albert, Lionel Barrymore, and Marvin Miller. Written by Frank Capra. Near Mint 1982 SP mylar print with very nice color, on new reels & cans. You'll never find another print in this condition - $199

• ALPHABET CONSPIRACY (2) - Dr. Baxter goes into a storyland world. Also stars Hans Conried as the Mad Hatter. Beautiful IB Technicolor in very good to excellent used condition - $149

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• Chevrolet Public Relations Films - Produced by Jam Handy in the 1940's and 1950's. These are all Like New Dupont prints in the original Chevrolet cans: THE INSIDE STORY, HELP YOURSELF, THE LAST WORD - $99 each
  IT ALL DEPENDS, NIAGARA ON WHEELS - Excellent used condition - $59 each
• A GREAT NEW STAR - 1953 Chevrolet public relations film starring Dinah Shore telling the advantages of a Chevrolet and singing her classic trademark song "See The USA In Your Chevrolet". An absolutely Mint Dupont print in the original Jam Handy Chevrolet can - $249

• PATHE NEWS - CRAFTSMEN IN CLOSE-UP - 1940's special interest news stories on glassworkers and silversmiths. Mint Dupont print, 400' - $49
• NEPTUNE MYSTERIES - 1935 Van Beuren's "Struggle To Live Series". Like New 35mm print-down Dupont print with original RKO titles - $49
• EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL - 1948, Made by Wilding Pictures for Hotpoint Appliances. Shows the manufacturing and selling of Hotpoint refrigerators. Shows all phases of factory production. Near Mint 1948 Kodak print. 800' in the original can - $169
• JOHNNY AT THE FAIR - 1947 promotional film for the Canadian National Exhibition. A young boy gets separated from his parents at the fair and meets some celebrities; Joe Louis, Ole Olson and Chic Johnson. A campy tour showing all the sights. Excellent+ condition Sterling Films print, 400' - $69
• THRILL HUNTER - 1939, Wilding Picture Productions for Dodge division of Chrysler Corporation. A comedy story with lots or recognizable character actors. Jimmy Lynch performs death defying demonstrations of the "New" 1939 Dodge cars with an unwitting customer. A 1939 Kodak print in Excellent+ condition. About 425' - $99

• CAMERA MAGIC (2) - Learn the tricks you can do using a 16mm camera. Near Mint 1946 Kodak print - $69
• LIVING DANGEROUSLY - One of Castle Films most popular titles. Watch thrill makers risk their life for the camera. Mint Kodak print - $59
• THREE LITTLE BRUINS GREAT ADVENTURE - Castle Films animal adventure. Excellent condition - $25
• PLAY BETTER GOLF - 1948. J. Victor East. Advanced. Excellent Official Films print, 400' - $39
• FOOTBALL PARADE OF 1947 - Football thrills of the year 1947. Released by Castle Films. Like New vintage print - $29
• LOADED GUNS - Gene Autry western. Near Mint Hollywood Films print in an excellent OB - $49

• THREE LITTLE BRUINS MAKE MISCHIEF - Three little bears in the forest create havoc in a cabin as they try to get all the food. Mint Castle Films, 400' - $29
• ALICE IN WONDERLAND  - Puppet animation and live action tells this classic story. Castle Films release, Mint condition - $39
• LITTLE EGYPT - Castle Films excerpt from the 1931 feature about the famous exotic dancer from the 1890's World Fair. Starring Rhonda Fleming. Like New, 400' - $29
• WONDER DOGS IN ACTION - Fox hounds, setters, pointers, poodles, chesapeake bay dogs in actual hunting action. Shows everything from treeing wikdcats to retrieving mallards. 1946 Kodak print. Mint condition Castle Film in the OB - $49
• HOT SHOT HERO - Hilarious old time silent chimp comedy with narration and music. Like New in the OB - $49
• SIMBA, KILLER LION - Castle Films thrills in wildest Africa. Like New Kodak print in a very good condition OB - $49

• TIGER FANGS - Another Official Films jungle adventure starring Frank Buck - $39
• WHITE GORILLA - Official Films jungle adventure - $39
• WILD HORSE AND THE LITTLE BRAVE - Castle Films, 1946. Excerpt fro the Universal feature "Wild Beauty" with Don Porter and Lois Collier. Like New, 400' - $29
• CAGED FURY - Castle Films. See the great beasts before capture, and then training them for the circus. Like New - $39
• CHIMP THE AVIATOR - Chimp comedy. Mint Castle Films print in a white box - $39

• UNIROYAL TIGER PAWS COMMERCIAL - Uniroyal "King of the Hill" animated Tiger Paws cartoon B&W commercial from 1967. This is a Mint 1967 print of the complete 60 second spot - $39
• ZALE VS. GRAZIANO FIGHT - Castle Films. Best scenes from this classic fight. Tony Zale regains the world middleweight title by knocking out Rocky Graziano in three blazing rounds. Excellent print - $39
• THE LOUIS - WALCOTT FIGHT - 1947 RKO sports film released by Carmel-Hollywood Films. Excellent condition, 400' - $29
• WINTER OLYMPIC SPORTS - Olympic thrills from the 1940's. Like New in the OB - $39
• SPORT THRILLS OF THE YEAR - Castle Films, 1948. United Hunts steeplechase, championship basketball, Cerdan-Zale fight, Rangers vs. Maple Leaf in thrilling hockey clash, historic olympic relay incident, Army-Navy football game, winter sports. Excellent condition, 400' - $29
• CORVETTES - British, 1942. Shows the British fleet of war ships preparing for action. Like New 1942 Kodak print - $49
• CHILDREN ON TRIAL - 1945 British feature length documentary (about 65 minutes). Inter-mingled stories of delinquent children, a boy and a girl, and how reform school gets them on the right path. Very interesting and entertaining story is acted out as a feature film in documentary fashion. Produced by Basil Wright and released by British Information Services. This is a complete Like New 1945 Kodak print on a 2300' reel - $249
• Sterling Films Sports & Travel - 1940's theatrical shorts. All Brand New (old store stock) prints in the generic Sterling Films OB. Boxes are only in fair, worn condition, but films Mint, most never run: SPINNING FOR STEELHEADS, THRILL RIVER, KENAI BIG GAME, MARSH MARAUDERS, SHARK ON THE LINE, FLORIDA FISHING, DEATH IN THE ARENA, BUFFALO LORE, BATTLING BASS, A DOG'S LIFE IN THE NORTH WOODS, ELEPHANT HUNT - $29 ea.
• Encyclopedia Britannica Films - Elementary school films made from 1936 to 1946. Supurb quality Like New prints, some in the original embossed cans: MAKING CLOTHING, MAKING BOOKS, MAKING GLASS FOR HOUSES, MOUNTAIN BUILDING, CHILDREN OF HOLLAND, PUPPETRY (String Marionettes) - $29 each
• UNIROYAL TIRES - Classic animated cartoon commercial from the 1960's for "Tiget Paws". 60 seconds, Mint - $29
• COTY COSMETICS COMMERCIALS - 1959. Television commercials for Coty beauty products. Contains sponsor introduction and three one minute long commercials. Mint 1959 Kodak print. About 125' on a 400' reel - $39
• U.S.RUBBER DEMONSTRATION FILM - 1955 sales demonstration film shows lots of cars putting the tires to the test. Made by Wilding Picture Productions. It starts with testing scenes then fades to the sales pitch for the tires. No opening titles but I believe it was made that way. Very good to excellent 1955 Kodak print in can - $39
• The Earth And It's People - An excellent series released in 1951 by United World Films (Universal Pictures). All Near Mint prints on 1951 Kodak stock. 800' in the original cans, with illustrated classroom guide booklets: ESKIMO HUNTERS - $59
• Castle Films Color Travel - Excellent print in the OB with reddish but still fair color: OLE!THE BULL - $24
• Castle Films Travel & Animal Adventures - All in Excellent+ to New condition: NEW ENGLAND HOLIDAY, CAMERA THRILLS IN WILDEST AFRICA, ZOOLANDS WHO'S WHO, DAREDEVILS ON ICE, ROME THE ETERNAL CITY - $29 each

• NEWS REVIEW OF 1948 - Official Films. History making events of the year. Ghandi assassinated, warfare in Palestine, crisis in Germany, congressional spy probe, Truman re-elected, birth of Prince Charles in England. Like New print - $69
• NEWS REVIEW OF 1949 (2) - Official Films. History making events of the year. Near Mint print - $69