Topic: Introduction to the weekly episode discussions

[Paul Pain]

Yes, as GreenCanaries mentioned, Mel is in GOLD IS WHERE YOU LOSE IT. He does his Porky Pig voice on camera, which I had long suspected was the case, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover he even threw a Woody Woodpecker laugh in at the end of his bit!

All right... Given that it's October, until the end of the month I plan to review all scare comedies.  The first will be the infamous SWEET SPIRITS OF NIGHTER, a short that was deemed so scary that the British censors gave it an "H" rated which means horror content that only adults can handle.

When November arrives, we'll do GOLD IS WHERE YOU LOSE IT first since I've never seen Mel Blanc in a regular film.

[metaldams]

All right... Given that it's October, until the end of the month I plan to review all scare comedies.  The first will be the infamous SWEET SPIRITS OF NIGHTER, a short that was deemed so scary that the British censors gave it an "H" rated which means horror content that only adults can handle.

When November arrives, we'll do GOLD IS WHERE YOU LOSE IT first since I've never seen Mel Blanc in a regular film.

The British have a long history of horror censorship or at least advisory.  Their horror film lockdown basically made it so no horror films were made anywhere in 1937 and 1938.  Mario Bava’s classic 1960 film BLACK SUNDAY couldn’t be shown in the UK until 1968 and in the 80’s, there was the 72 film “Video Nasties” list.

Should be interesting to see a Columbia short with an H rating.

[Paul Pain]

The British have a long history of horror censorship or at least advisory.  Their horror film lockdown basically made it so no horror films were made anywhere in 1937 and 1938.  Mario Bava’s classic 1960 film BLACK SUNDAY couldn’t be shown in the UK until 1968 and in the 80’s, there was the 72 film “Video Nasties” list.

Should be interesting to see a Columbia short with an H rating.

It's not very H to say the least.

Here it is, folks, SWEET SPIRTS OF NIGHTER: https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7194

[metaldams]

I am typing this here so I can make sure I do this. I’m getting off my lazy butt and reviewing a short this coming week.  I have a PTO week off work.  The short is funny and appropriate for this board.

[Dunrobin]

I have a PTO week off work.

LUCKY!   

[Paul Pain]

Another scare comedy in STAGE FRIGHTS with Monte Collins, Tom Kennedy, and Herman Bing: https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7197

I hope to get another scare comedy review before Halloween.

[metaldams]

Another scare comedy in STAGE FRIGHTS with Monte Collins, Tom Kennedy, and Herman Bing: https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7197

I hope to get another scare comedy review before Halloween.

Tomorrow morning. 

[Paul Pain]

Tomorrow morning. 

If you really want me to. 

Seriously, between Laurel & Hardy and Geno's House of Rare Films, I could do two new reviews each week for a year as long as they stay up.

[metaldams]

If you really want me to. 

Seriously, between Laurel & Hardy and Geno's House of Rare Films, I could do two new reviews each week for a year as long as they stay up.

I meant from me!  Shemp Howard in MY MUMMY’S ARMS.

https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7198.msg63971#msg63971

[Paul Pain]

I meant from me!  Shemp Howard in MY MUMMY’S ARMS.

https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7198.msg63971#msg63971

Well, that was my mistake.

On this Halloween Tuesday, let's send off October with MIDNIGHT BLUNDERS: https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7199

It appears to be the last scare comedy of the lot available on the Laurel & Hardy Youtube page anyway.

[Paul Pain]

Let's talk about Bugs, Daffy, and Elmer this week!  No, it's not Looney Tunes; it's GOLD IS WHERE YOU LOSE IT starring Andy Clyde and Emmett Lynn and guest starring Mel Blanc!
https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7200

[Paul Pain]

After a brief layoff, let's talk about Joe Smith and Charlie Dale: https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php?topic=7206

[HomokHarcos]

https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php/topic,7216.msg64175/topicseen.html#msg64175
Wheeler and Woolsey's first "true film" Half Shot at Sunrise's review is out!

[HomokHarcos]

https://threestooges.net/forums/index.php/topic,7224.0.html

Wheeler and Woolsey in Hook, Line and Sinker.

[Paul Pain]

I have been absent too long without giving y'all a fair explanation.  I'm taking my Ph.D. exams this week, and they have had all of my attention for several weeks now.  Hopefully I shall return soon with good news

[HomokHarcos]

Good luck with your exams! Sounds like you’ve been doing some intense school work.

[HomokHarcos]

I overheard three of my coworkers having a talk about Ted Healy yesterday, and the history of The Three Stooges. I was quite shocked that I had three coworkers that knew who Ted Healy was.

[metaldams]

I freak my co-workers out because I can name supporting actors.

Good luck Paul!

Keep reviewing away, guys and thanks for them.  I just need a break. I haven’t been watching that much comedy as of late, just a little.  I’ll pitch in when I’m ready.