This is topic Laurel and Hardy in forum 8mm films for sale/trade/wanted at 8mm Forum.


To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=003961
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 18, 2012, 08:41 AM:
 
Can anyone tell me which titles are the best (ie funniest, best print and size)?
 
Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 18, 2012, 09:27 AM:
 
I have a few 400 footer silent L&H titles, lemme know if you want any; dirt cheap [Wink] !!!

http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=003958
 
Posted by Zechariah Sporre (Member # 2358) on December 18, 2012, 09:32 AM:
 
I have all their films on DVD. I would have to say some of my favorites shorts are Beau Hunks, this is a 30 minute short. Chickens Come Home ( I'd like to get this one on 8mm). My favorite silents are Wrong Again, Do Detectives Think & Should Married Men Go Home.
 
Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on December 18, 2012, 09:43 AM:
 
Elyas

I sent you a PM.

PatD
 
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 18, 2012, 10:14 AM:
 
Personal Favorites:

The Music Box (sound, 25 minutes)
Them Thar Hills (sound, 20 minutes)
You're Darn Tootin' (silent with musical score, 20 minutes)
Busy Bodies (sound, 20 minutes)

I have "Putting Pants on Philip", their first film together. It's Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, but since they haven't developed their "Stan and Ollie" personas yet I don't like it a huge amount. (Historical Value...)
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 18, 2012, 10:50 AM:
 
25 minutes, meaning two reels?
 
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 18, 2012, 11:01 AM:
 
My "The Music Box" showed up from E-bay on a single 800 foot reel, but if I remember right the original Blackhawk packaging would have been 2 400 foot (120 Meter) reels.

The funny part is I think I got it cheaper since people with projectors capable of 600 feet or less were less likely to bid! Considering the reputation of this movie it didn't get many bids. (Cost me the price of a bigger takeup reel: no free rides in life...)

The rest of them are all single 400 footers
 
Posted by Ron Douglas (Member # 2990) on December 18, 2012, 01:13 PM:
 
Hi Vidar, what a loaded question!
Everyone has their favourite and despite some great re-mastered dvd's, there's nothing quite like on 8mm.
I've seen the Music Box a ridiculous number of times, meaning it doesn't give me the laughs that my younger daughter gets from it. Each film has it's wonderful and sometimes sublime moments for us.
If you are interested, I have Way Out West on super 8, on 3 x 400' spools. have a fabulous Christmas!!!
Ron
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 18, 2012, 01:23 PM:
 
What are you looking to get for that?

3x400' would that mean a full feature? (I guess movies were a bit shorter in the thirties
 
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 18, 2012, 01:24 PM:
 
The thing about the Music Box that always gets to me is Ollie's interaction with the camera. Either he or Stan do something dopey and Ollie winds up on the losing end with Stan standing close by looking mildly befuddled.

-he stops, looks right in the lens and seems to be asking us "Do you SEE what I have to put up with?!"

I enjoy most of my L&Hs, but this one always makes me laugh.
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 18, 2012, 03:53 PM:
 
Thanks ... Got a cheap one off eBay

Elyas, what's dirt cheap?

Send me prices and I'll check it out

[ March 12, 2013, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: Vidar Olavesen ]
 
Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 18, 2012, 06:19 PM:
 
Hi Vidar,

I have six silent (sub-titles) 400 footer titles for $12 each. You have done business with me before so I am more than happy to hear an offer [Wink] ... Titles are below (Number - ) and I can also e-mail you screen shots if you are interested. I am looking to sell 46 of my titles for $400 btw, if you would be interested in this gigantic lot as well n thanks again!

Best,
ET

Super 8 + 8mm movies list
1) 8mm movies.
No. Title Length Color /B&W Sound/ silent
1 Laurel and Hardy, Ghost ship. 200 ft. B&W Silent
2 JFK- Man and president. 200 ft. B&W Silent
3 W. C. Fields, The pharmacist. 400 ft. B&W Silent
4 Charlie Chaplin, The Immigrant. 400 ft. B&W Silent
5 Vintage adult movies X 5. 200 ft. each Color Silent
6 Blackhawk’s Classic Film Sampler. 200 ft. B&W Silent
7 Ginger Nutts, Bee bother. 200 ft. B&W Silent

2) Super 8 movies.
No. Title Length Color/B&W Sound/ silent
1 Home movies, Shot in 2004 X 2 400 ft. each Color Silent
2 Laurel and Hardy, Berth marks. 400 ft. B&W Silent
3 Laurel and Hardy, Sugar daddies. 400 ft. B&W Silent
4 Laurel and Hardy, Dirty work. 400 ft. B&W Silent
5 Laurel and Hardy, Putting pants on Phillip. 400 ft. B&W Silent
6 Laurel and Hardy, Music box. 400 ft. B&W Silent
7 Laurel and Hardy, Tit for tat. 400 ft. B&W Silent
8 Vintage adult movies X 2. 200 ft. each Color Silent
9 Heckle and Jeckle, A merry chase. 200 ft. B&W Silent
10 Charlie Chaplin, Charlie at the show. 150 ft. B&W Silent
11 Robin Williams, Popeye, Me big fight. 200 ft. Color Magnetic sound
12 Sleeping Beauty, The prince and the dragon. 200 ft. Color Magnetic sound
13 Sleeping Beauty, Once upon a dream. 200 ft. Color Magnetic sound
14 Stepping on the gas. 200 ft. B&W Silent
15 Bugs Bunny, Knightly knight, Bugs (MST). 200 ft. Color Silent
16 Treasure island, Perilous mission. 200 ft. Both Silent
17 The bible, In the beginning. 200 ft. B&W Silent
18 Snow white, The dwarfs’ dilemma. 200 ft. Color Silent
19 Mary Poppins, The super nanny. 200 ft. B &W Silent
20 Henery Hawk, Walky Talky Hawky. 200 ft. B&W Silent
21 Marylin Monroe, Clash by night. 200 ft. B&W Silent
22 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Scared stiff. 200 ft. B&W Silent
23 Daredevil drivers, Motor racing thrills. 200 ft. B&W Silent
24 Crazy flying. 200 ft. B&W Silent
25 Crazy car races. 200 ft. B&W Silent
26 Fred Astaire & Judy Garland, Easter parade. 400 ft. Color Magnetic sound
27 All the king’s men. 400 ft. B&W Magnetic sound
28 W. C. Fileds , The pharmacist. 400 ft. B&W Silent
29 W.C. Fields, Barber shop. 400 ft. B&W Silent
30 Laurel and Hardy, Tit for tat. 400 ft. B&W Silent
31 Charlie Chaplin, Vagabond. 400 ft. B&W Silent
32 The St. Valentine’s day massacre. 400 ft. Color Sound
33 Carquake. 400 ft. Color sound
34 Love at first bite (full feature). 1700 ft. Color sound
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 19, 2012, 12:36 AM:
 
Okay, I just got two off eBay for 5-6 dollars, can you do about the same? If so, I am interested
 
Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 19, 2012, 10:41 AM:
 
I couldn't find the titles you found for $5-6 [Frown] ... All I could find were these :/...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=super+8+laurel+and+hardy&_sacat=0&_from=R40

This is why my prices are still really reasonable. Tell me what you think, and again, we're negotiating so this isn't final, sir [Smile] ... Thanks for your interest once more [Smile] !!!
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 19, 2012, 01:32 PM:
 
I already bought them :-)

This is one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/370711501625?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Second : http://www.ebay.com/itm/160938834419?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

And the third I got : http://www.ebay.com/itm/110987433471?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

If you can put it in those price ranges, I'd be interested
 
Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on December 19, 2012, 01:37 PM:
 
Wow, Vidar. Nice price there on those Blackhawks.
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 19, 2012, 01:47 PM:
 
I don't know if they are in good condition, but still I feel okay about those prices ;-)

Thank you :-)
 
Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 19, 2012, 01:57 PM:
 
Ok then, I will let you have all 6 for $40. I am in the middle of negotiating with PatD as well but he hasn't reponded since yesterday [Frown] ... Will I have your interest @ this price [Smile] ? Thanks again!!!

P.S: Did you see my list of 46 titles as well? See anything you like?
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 19, 2012, 02:01 PM:
 
Now you're talking :-)

Yes, I'd be interested then ... Remember the shipping problem from last time ... I am not sure you'll need to send with anything but boat, as I am in no hurry, but if you could check the two cheapest options, I'll decide then ... Thanks for this offer
 
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on December 19, 2012, 03:34 PM:
 
I have a lovely Blackhawk sound edition of "The Music Box" on a 600ft reel. I just got it on 16mm, so will probably sell the super 8 version in the New Year. My personal favourite is "Towed in a Hole" which always makes me laugh and is one I show to introduce people to Laurel and Hardy. "Tit For Tat" is very funny too.
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 19, 2012, 03:52 PM:
 
Jonathan, contact me in the new year, please

I am interested and thanks for all suggestions
 
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 19, 2012, 04:12 PM:
 
If you like "Tit for Tat" you also need a print of "Them Thar Hills". "Tit for Tat" is actually the sequel (-the only sequel L&H ever made) to "Hills" and when you see it you begin to understand why Mr. Hall is so hostile to the Lads!
 
Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on December 19, 2012, 04:16 PM:
 
Elyas, what's your price on Love at First Bite?
 
Posted by Tony Stucchio (Member # 519) on December 19, 2012, 05:23 PM:
 
Must haves:
Silent -- BIG BUSINESS, TWO TARS, PUTTING PANTS ON PHILIP, LIBERTY, THE FINISHING TOUCH
Sound Shorts: HELPMATES, THE MUSIC BOX, HOG WILD, TOWED IN A HOLE, THEM THAR HILLS, TIT FOR TAT
Features: SONS OF THE DESERT, WAY OUT WEST

Many other great ones, but this will get you started with an excellent sampling.
 
Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 19, 2012, 07:32 PM:
 
Hi Vidar,
Love at first bite is an optical print in real good shape, no lines or spots. It does have a fade, however. Asking $60 for the reels. Thanks again and lemme know when you want to send the money and have me mail them. By the way, I don't think you want to go the ship route for postage as it isn't reliable I hear [Frown] ... Think about it and let me know and thanks again!!!
 
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on December 19, 2012, 08:45 PM:
 
"The Hoosegow" is worth it too,if only for the messy ending.
 
Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on December 20, 2012, 06:23 AM:
 
Tony, there are two I need - Any chance to sell? - Shorty
 
Posted by Tony Stucchio (Member # 519) on December 20, 2012, 04:18 PM:
 
quote:
"The Hoosegow" is worth it too,if only for the messy ending.
Almost all of them are worth it. For sound shorts, avoid BERTH MARKS and TWICE TWO. For silents shorts (of those released by Blackhawk), avoid 45 MINUTES FROM HOLLYWOOD and LOVE'EM and WEEP -- these aren't really "L&H" comedies. In fact, Blackhawk's 45 MINUTES doesn't even include the Laurel scene. For features, most people aren't fond of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL, but I like it.

I recommend getting all the ones release by Blackhawk -- yes -- ALL of them.
 
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on December 20, 2012, 04:26 PM:
 
"Our Relations" is great fun and well constructed, too. I have most of their sound films on super 8 or 16mm but I only watch a handful of them regularly. I will be watching "The Fixer Uppers" at the weekend. It's one of their few films with a Christmas link. They play Christmas card salesmen.
 
Posted by Zechariah Sporre (Member # 2358) on December 20, 2012, 06:31 PM:
 
Big Business is another good one that has a Christmas link (they are selling Christmas trees).
 
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on December 21, 2012, 05:13 PM:
 
"Perfect Day" is wonderful too. To get big laughs from saying "goodbye" continuously is quite a feat!
 


Visit www.film-tech.com for free equipment manual downloads. Copyright 2003-2019 Film-Tech Cinema Systems LLC

Powered by Infopop Corporation
UBB.classicTM 6.3.1.2