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Joe Caruso
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 09, 2007 11:38 AM

Will pay $100 for a print in Super or Std 8 Silent 400' of SLIPPING WIVES (1926), early Laurel & Hardy short, from NILES, and 45 MINUTES FROM HOLLYWOOD, also from 1926 - Can be in box or can - Shorty at jvcaruso@bellatlantic.net

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Joe Caruso
Film God

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From: USA
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posted October 13, 2007 10:18 AM

To sweeten the deal, I'll also include Super 8 Sound prints of TWICE TWO (400'),in original box LAUGHING GRAVY (400'),in original box and THE CHIMP (600'), Bonum Reel/Can - I know, I can get more money for these separately or together, but I'm really in earnest to get both 45 MINUTES FROM HOLLYWOOD and SLIPPING WIVES - Shorty

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Tony Stucchio
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: New Jersey
Registered: Dec 2005

posted October 13, 2007 04:47 PM

I have never even seen SLIPPING WIVES, though it was available on DVD and VHS at one time (and may still be). One of the few from the boys that I haven't seen -- the others being WHY GIRLS LOVE SAILORS, HATS OFF, NOW I'LL TELL ONE, and a complete ROGUE SONG.

SLIPPING WIVES is extremely rare on film. I do have a print of 45 MINUTES FROM HOLLYWOOD -- but it is from Blackhawk, whose pre-print was missing the only scene with Stan! Not a great film -- and I have only watched it once since picking it up about 5 years ago -- but like you I am a collector who would like to hold on to it. Niles prints usually are poor quality -- though I would like to have a print of their SAILORS BEWARE. Do you have that one, and, if so, how is the quality?

Good luck finding the prints.

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Joe Caruso
Film God

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posted October 14, 2007 06:23 AM

SAILORS is a decent pre-print from NILES, the idea is that it is a rarity, like WIVES - Thing is, I had SLIPPING WIVES and in a moment of recklessness, traded it off thinking I'd get another, well, it's hard - Someone has the one I traded and I'm waiting for word to get around on this post where my offer firmly stands - Anyway, I'd want your 45 MINUTES, it's part of the canon - Stay in touch, Shorty

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Tony Stucchio
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: New Jersey
Registered: Dec 2005

posted October 14, 2007 09:50 PM

I'd love to have a print of DUCK SOUP with L&H. There's one now on eBay:
DUCK SOUP

I collect 16mm, but this is out of my price range. Blackhawk offered it shortly before going under. Have you a print?

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Joe Caruso
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 15, 2007 11:04 AM

No, I could swing it, but this and WHY GIRLS LOVE SAILORS are both well-represented on DVD with extras, restored footage or what have you that, I'll buy them that way - When it comes to that, everything is heading for conversion to DVD, but that doesn't stop me from remaining loyal to film - Should you decide to part with your 45 MINUTES, I'm here - 2 other "scored" silents I'm after are the longer-version of BATTLE OF THE CENTURY and ANGORA LOVE

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