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Mathew James
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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posted August 23, 2015 08:34 PM

Does anyone know where this film can be obtained, either on Super 8 or DVD?
It is showcased on the super 8 2 reeler, 'Slapstick', and I would like to find the full movie as I have never seen the full movie and it looks great.
Thanx,
Matt

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Steve Carter
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posted August 24, 2015 08:02 AM

Only just spotted this Matt, 'Play Safe' went for 12.99 on EBay the other week it was from the Youngson 'Days of Thrills and Laughter', and was that complete 'extract' with soundtrack, I think it was DCR or Powell who released it. I was tempted but as I have the DVD I gave it a miss. I picked up 'Captain Kidds Kids' the other day, those female pirates, I just love those women from the silent era...

[ August 24, 2015, 04:05 PM: Message edited by: Steve Carter ]

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Joe Caruso
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posted August 24, 2015 09:03 AM

You might want to search for the 400' edition, CHASING CHOO-CHOOS, also in S8

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Mathew James
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posted August 24, 2015 09:27 AM

Hey Joe,
I noticed your thread on this from 2008 after i posted.
Did you find a copy? I will look for chasin choo-choos! Thanx for the info.

Steve, thanx! Figures i just missed it- he hee. Is your DVD something that one can purchase, or is it a copy? I would be happy with a DVD just to watch it as well one day.
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Matt

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Steve Carter
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posted August 25, 2015 04:39 AM

Matt I got the DVD from USA here's link...
Days of Thrills and Laughter

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Panayotis A. Carayannis
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posted August 25, 2015 05:27 AM

CHASING CHOO CHOOS is a 200 ft reel. I don't believe the complete feature (PLAY SAFE) has been released in 8 mm. Byt then,who knows? I have another Banks feature,( Volaire Malgre Lui, a.k.a A PERFECT GENTLEMAN)in 5 reels, std 8, from Film Office.

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Mathew James
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posted August 26, 2015 12:18 AM

Thanx again! I'll check out that DVD Steve.
Check this out:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Slapstick-Masters-DVD-2003-/261860278093?hash=item3cf816bf4d

Problem is, it is $44.85 Canadian plus $36.94 to ship!
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Clinton Hunt
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posted August 26, 2015 12:55 AM

I won on e-bay a Standard 8mm sound film Play Safe monty Banks Days of Thrills and Laughter 200ft for 3 british pounds plus P&P at the end of July.

Here's the auction details "For sale here is a Standard 8mm Sound film the box has Days of Thrills and Laughter, but a label on the side is 'Play Safe'. The only B&W film I can find reference of with that title is the rare film with Monty Banks, which would fit"

UPDATE - I dug it out and watched it again,it is on Suoer8 with added narration and sound effects.It is on the Days Of Thrills And Laughter,200ft reel.

[ September 06, 2015, 09:40 PM: Message edited by: Clinton Hunt ]

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Paul Barker
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posted August 26, 2015 02:13 AM

the american release of DAYS OF THRILLS AND LAUGHTER dvd is really good. lovely quality, and looks excellent when projected

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Steve Carter
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posted October 03, 2015 04:55 PM

Matt, I'm not sure if this is Monty Banks 'Play Safe' under another guise...
Monty

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Mathew James
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posted October 03, 2015 10:15 PM

I think it might be it Steve. Nice find!
Check this out:
http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=2;t=001249
I bought the DVD you mentioned above(as you know), and it really is superb! Days of Thrills and Laughter- highly recommended folks! I wonder if others will be interested in this super 8 and how high it may go...
Thanx,
Matt

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