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Updated July 11, 2008

16MM SOUND BLACKHAWK FILMS

All are vintage, great quality original prints in Mint/New condition unless otherwise stated.  Most look like they were never run or run only once.

HIGH C'S - 1930 Hal Roach comedy starring Charley Chase and Thelma Todd. Charley has been stationed in France during World War I. He's not as interested in fighting, however, as he is in singing with his pals, the Ranch Boys. His commanding officer becomes even more annoyed with him when they both fall in love with the same French girl, Antoinette (Thelma Todd). Trouble brews when one of the Ranch Boys is shot in the Adam's apple. This leaves the group without a tenor. When they hear a German yodeling behind the lines, they kidnap him and add him to the group (this results in a German version of "Where Has My Little Dog Gone?"). Eventually the Ranch Boys are transferred, and Charley is unhappy until he hears some singers in a guardhouse. He gives his commanding officer a swift kick, which lands him in the same jail as the group. Last we see of Charley, he is singing a love song to Antoinette from behind bars. This film proved to be so popular, a sequel, Rough Seas, was made the next year. Outstanding quality Mint Blackhawk print from the early 1980's with original spoken titles. Blackhawk did a much better job having these prints made than how the labs are doing it now. I bought this from Blackhawk when it was a new release. About 1100' on a 1200' reel - $399

ROUGH SEAS - 1931 Hal Roach comedy starring Charley Chase and Thelma Todd. This is the sequel to "Rough C's". On his way home following World War I, Charley smuggles his French sweetheart (Thelma Todd) aboard ship and gets into all kinds of trouble. Outstanding quality Mint Blackhawk print from the early 1980's on thin mylar film stock. I bought this from Blackhawk when it was a new release in the early 1980's. About 1100' on a 1200' reel - $399 BROADWAY HIGHLIGHTS #1 - Excellent Paramount Pictorial from 1933 includes Earl Carroll vanities, Al Jolson, Max Baer, Jack Benny, Sophie Tucker, Fanny Brice and others in behind the scenes of many Broadway shows and radio broadcasts. Excellent+ print, 400' - $89

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' - $179

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, which is interrupted by the arrival of a registered letter informing Stanley that he's inherited a fortune from his rich uncle. 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' - $179

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

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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The following are vintage, top quality original prints on 400' reels, in Excellent to Like New used condition (unless otherwise stated). OB indicates the film is in it's original box or packaging.

• 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
• LIVING DANGEROUSLY - One of Castle Films most popular titles. Watch thrill makers risk their life for the camera. Mint Kodak print - $49

• CAMERA MAGIC - Learn the tricks you can do using a 16mm camera. Near Mint 1946 Kodak print in a worn OB - $79
• PET'S CORNER - Children and their pets. Great Britian Movie-Paks from the 1940's. Film is Like New in an excellent OB - $29
• SANDY STEPS OUT - Sterling Films. Childrens film about a dog on the farm working with all the other animals. Like New - $29
• 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 - $59
• 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
• 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

• 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