Post by Matthew the Swordsman on Feb 12, 2017 3:32:22 GMT
6 February
Films:
The Gold Ghost (1934) - 7.5/10
Allez Oop (1934) - 7.5/10
Palooka from Paducah (1935) - 4/10. Midly amusing but devoid of laughs. This (along with the above two films) were low-budget 20-minute comedies, but often these cheaply-made comedy shorts can be amusing and charming. This one wasn't.
Amy Muller (1896) - 7/10. A 30-second short film.
The Kiss (1896) - 8/10 - A 30-second film.
Shooting the Chutes (1896) - 7.5/10. Another 30-second wonder. It was fun seeing an amusement park ride from back then.
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance (1896) - 6/10. A rather dull 30-second wonder.
Mess Call (1896) - 8/10. Gee, what a happy bunch of military men in this 30 second short. They smile and wave at the camera. It's so nice to see 19th century people being relaxed and happy for a change.
Edison Drawn by 'World' Artist (1896) - 7/10. Wow what a long film, almost 90 seconds!!
Watermelon Contest (1896) - 1/10. Awful 20-second film. No entertainment value at all. Avoid it like cancer.
Lone Fisherman (1896) - 7.5/10. Nice early comedy, running slightly longer than usual (maybe about 45 seconds or so), with a nice 19th century flavour.
One Run Elmer (1935) - 7.5/10. A 19-minute comedy short with Buster Keaton. Slow-paced but funny.
TV
"Lollipop Loves Mr. Mole" - Lollipop and the Two Bares - 7/10
Telecast 21 August 1972. In this episode, Lollipop has two guests over for two weeks, but it turns out they are nudists. Hilarity ensues. Decent episode but it dragged at times. Unfortunately, although 13 episodes were produced of this ITV sitcom, only 2 episodes have survived to the present day.
7 February 2017
films:
Interrupted Lover (1896) - 6/10. Meh 30-second film. I've seen a lot better from this period.
Feeding the Doves (1896) - 7.5/10. A refreshingly simple and unpretentious and running well under a minute.
A Morning Bath (1896) - 3/10. Well, that's 30 seconds of my life I'll never get back.
The Burning Stable (1896) - 7/10. Don't have much time to watch a film? You're in luck! This one is less than 30 seconds! But it's effective.
Mounted Police Charge (1896) - 7.5/10. Does what it set outs to do. Another less-than-30-second wonder.
TV:
Watched a clip from "Val Parnell's Spectacular". The clip features David Whitfield singing "Take the Sun"
Watched a clip from the 13 October 1980 eoisode of "The Don Lane Show", with Hall & Oates performing "How Does It Feel To Be Back".
8 February 2017
FILM:
Going to the Fire (1896) - 9/10, running less than a minute, I love these 19th century street scenes.
A Morning Alarm (1896) - 9/10. Another street scene. Cool.
Black Diamond Express (1896) - 8/10, another ultra-brief film, this one shows a train.
American Falls from Above, American Side (1896) - 7/10, again running under a minute.
The First Sleigh-Ride (1897) - 9/10. I love these old 19th century street scenes, looking at the people, the buildings, etc....
The Morning Alarm (1896) - 9/10. Once again, a street scene. I can't get enough of these.
TV:
"The Don Lane Show" - Episode dated 24 April 1980. 7.5/10. Enjoyable. This was an Australian talk show. Paul Hogan and Tamie Fraser are interviewed. There were also three songs. Here is one of them:
Also watched a clip from "Val Parnell's Spectacular" featuring David Whitfield singing "A Tear, a Kiss, and a Smile"
9 February 2017
Film:
Fifth Avenue, New York (1897) - 9/10, 30-seconds of footage, showing off some of the fashions,
Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory (1897) - 8/10, simple bit of footage of Thomas Edison.
Return of Lifeboat (1897) - 7/10, another 30-second wonder.
Hayseed Romance (1935) - 8/10. A 20-minute comedy film, I did laugh at loud at some of the jokes. It's just a very pleasant film.
Troop Ships for the Philippines (1898) - 7.5/10. Running less than a minute. A nice view of a ship of the period.
TV:
"The Dinah Shore Show" - 1 January 1952. 8/10. The antithesis of modern television. Dinah Shore sings some songs, and does a little drama. Aired live (though the sole commercial is filmed). Sadly, she does not do her famous Chevrolet jingle (they ran out of time). Also, this copy appears to be an old VHS transfer. If the original kinescope still exists it would certainly look better. The episode aired from 7:30PM to 7:45PM on NBC, where was preceded by "Bob and Ray" and followed by a terrible 15-minute newscast
10 February 2017
film
The Girl in Room 20 (1946) - 7.5/10. Yes, the production values are low and the acting not very good, but I thought this was a sweet little story. Although not a musical, it does feature a few songs:
The Queen in Australia (1954) - 8/10. The queen visits Australia in 1954, in glorious colour!
11 February 2017
film:
Manhattan Tower (1932) - 7.5/10. Nice little story, and great set design.
Films:
The Gold Ghost (1934) - 7.5/10
Allez Oop (1934) - 7.5/10
Palooka from Paducah (1935) - 4/10. Midly amusing but devoid of laughs. This (along with the above two films) were low-budget 20-minute comedies, but often these cheaply-made comedy shorts can be amusing and charming. This one wasn't.
Amy Muller (1896) - 7/10. A 30-second short film.
The Kiss (1896) - 8/10 - A 30-second film.
Shooting the Chutes (1896) - 7.5/10. Another 30-second wonder. It was fun seeing an amusement park ride from back then.
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance (1896) - 6/10. A rather dull 30-second wonder.
Mess Call (1896) - 8/10. Gee, what a happy bunch of military men in this 30 second short. They smile and wave at the camera. It's so nice to see 19th century people being relaxed and happy for a change.
Edison Drawn by 'World' Artist (1896) - 7/10. Wow what a long film, almost 90 seconds!!
Watermelon Contest (1896) - 1/10. Awful 20-second film. No entertainment value at all. Avoid it like cancer.
Lone Fisherman (1896) - 7.5/10. Nice early comedy, running slightly longer than usual (maybe about 45 seconds or so), with a nice 19th century flavour.
One Run Elmer (1935) - 7.5/10. A 19-minute comedy short with Buster Keaton. Slow-paced but funny.
TV
"Lollipop Loves Mr. Mole" - Lollipop and the Two Bares - 7/10
Telecast 21 August 1972. In this episode, Lollipop has two guests over for two weeks, but it turns out they are nudists. Hilarity ensues. Decent episode but it dragged at times. Unfortunately, although 13 episodes were produced of this ITV sitcom, only 2 episodes have survived to the present day.
7 February 2017
films:
Interrupted Lover (1896) - 6/10. Meh 30-second film. I've seen a lot better from this period.
Feeding the Doves (1896) - 7.5/10. A refreshingly simple and unpretentious and running well under a minute.
A Morning Bath (1896) - 3/10. Well, that's 30 seconds of my life I'll never get back.
The Burning Stable (1896) - 7/10. Don't have much time to watch a film? You're in luck! This one is less than 30 seconds! But it's effective.
Mounted Police Charge (1896) - 7.5/10. Does what it set outs to do. Another less-than-30-second wonder.
TV:
Watched a clip from "Val Parnell's Spectacular". The clip features David Whitfield singing "Take the Sun"
Watched a clip from the 13 October 1980 eoisode of "The Don Lane Show", with Hall & Oates performing "How Does It Feel To Be Back".
8 February 2017
FILM:
Going to the Fire (1896) - 9/10, running less than a minute, I love these 19th century street scenes.
A Morning Alarm (1896) - 9/10. Another street scene. Cool.
Black Diamond Express (1896) - 8/10, another ultra-brief film, this one shows a train.
American Falls from Above, American Side (1896) - 7/10, again running under a minute.
The First Sleigh-Ride (1897) - 9/10. I love these old 19th century street scenes, looking at the people, the buildings, etc....
The Morning Alarm (1896) - 9/10. Once again, a street scene. I can't get enough of these.
TV:
"The Don Lane Show" - Episode dated 24 April 1980. 7.5/10. Enjoyable. This was an Australian talk show. Paul Hogan and Tamie Fraser are interviewed. There were also three songs. Here is one of them:
Also watched a clip from "Val Parnell's Spectacular" featuring David Whitfield singing "A Tear, a Kiss, and a Smile"
9 February 2017
Film:
Fifth Avenue, New York (1897) - 9/10, 30-seconds of footage, showing off some of the fashions,
Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory (1897) - 8/10, simple bit of footage of Thomas Edison.
Return of Lifeboat (1897) - 7/10, another 30-second wonder.
Hayseed Romance (1935) - 8/10. A 20-minute comedy film, I did laugh at loud at some of the jokes. It's just a very pleasant film.
Troop Ships for the Philippines (1898) - 7.5/10. Running less than a minute. A nice view of a ship of the period.
TV:
"The Dinah Shore Show" - 1 January 1952. 8/10. The antithesis of modern television. Dinah Shore sings some songs, and does a little drama. Aired live (though the sole commercial is filmed). Sadly, she does not do her famous Chevrolet jingle (they ran out of time). Also, this copy appears to be an old VHS transfer. If the original kinescope still exists it would certainly look better. The episode aired from 7:30PM to 7:45PM on NBC, where was preceded by "Bob and Ray" and followed by a terrible 15-minute newscast
10 February 2017
film
The Girl in Room 20 (1946) - 7.5/10. Yes, the production values are low and the acting not very good, but I thought this was a sweet little story. Although not a musical, it does feature a few songs:
The Queen in Australia (1954) - 8/10. The queen visits Australia in 1954, in glorious colour!
11 February 2017
film:
Manhattan Tower (1932) - 7.5/10. Nice little story, and great set design.
