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Posted by Phil Slater (Member # 2388) on May 06, 2012, 09:46 AM:

Just wondering if the were any super 8 releases containing songs by The Andrews Sisters. I would love to have them on film. I think they appeared in some Abbott and Costello films. Did any songs make it to super 8?

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on May 06, 2012, 11:52 AM:

There is a Disney cartoon called "Little Toot" which is sung by the Andrews Sisters. It is an extract from "Melody Time".

Little Toot

-Nice 200 foot reel, sold by Derann.

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on May 06, 2012, 02:04 PM:

Yes. The film "Private Buckaroo" was released in its entirety by NILES back in the late 70's for around $150. Also, THUNDERBIRD released an Abbott & Costello trailer reel within which they appear very briefly. That's the only Super 8 footage I know of Patty, Maxine & Laverne. All else is strictly 16mm from CASTLE as soundies (music excerpts from the A&C features).

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on May 06, 2012, 05:55 PM:

Brad's right (ya beat me to the punch Brad!). This always had the "feel" of an A&C vehicle, as they are the only ones missing, (even Shemp Howard of the three stooges is in it, who was also a co-star in many o the best A&C films). Some great song's in the film as well. I can't vouch for the print quality.

Posted by Phil Slater (Member # 2388) on May 07, 2012, 08:25 AM:

Thanks guys. Pity they didn't release any stand alone shorts on super 8. Perhaps I'll look out for some 16mm soundies.

Posted by Larry Arpin (Member # 744) on May 09, 2012, 11:56 PM:

There's also the Disney toon:
Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet

Posted by Barry Attwood (Member # 100) on May 10, 2012, 10:32 AM:

I believe they are briefly seen in A&C In the Navy 400' from U8 also.

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on May 11, 2012, 08:10 AM:

I had the pleasure of working with Maxine Andrews back in the early 80's. What a lovely woman. She had alot of great stories about the good 'ole days at Universal Studios.

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