# silent movies (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover silent movies. Page: Feed: --- ## [On August 14, 2026, Soupy's On!](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/08/on-august-14-2026-soupys-on.html) _2026-08-14 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ How the blog somehow missed the centenary of the birth of wacky, imaginative and marvelously goofy comedian Milton Supman, known professionally as Soupy Sales , back on January 8, we'll never know! Oh well, at least Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog remembered our pals Dick Van Dyke and Mel Brooks, both of whom lived to see that 100th birthday. Let's rectify that grevious error of overlooking the… ## [Remembering Allan Sherman](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/08/remembering-allan-sherman.html) _2026-08-07 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ Today's hat tip goes to one of a favorite comedian and wordsmiths from my misspent youth, a TV producer who was also a lyricist, musician, satirist and prolific recording artist, the great Allan Sherman (1924-1973). Here, Allan Sherman is the guest on The Mike Douglas Show, a very popular 1960's - early 1970s daytime TV variety program. Allan goes international with British pop group Herman's… ## [Acme Corporation Meets Will Forte](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/07/acme-corporation-meets-will-forte.html) _2026-07-31 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ In a few weeks (on August 28), a new movie based on Warner Brothers Animation and desert dwellers Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner hits movie theaters. While well aware that Warner Brothers Animation and Road Runner stalwarts Chuck Jones, Mike Maltese, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe and Ben Washam are long gone, this trailer looks pretty darn good. Nonetheless, the Coyote vs. ACME… ## [Large Print Wrecker Began As A Gift](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/large-print-wrecker-began-as-a-gift/) _2026-07-28 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ The second large print anthology issued by LostLoves Books actually began as a gift and inspired the other two. After Wrecker of Engines came out from DefCon One, my mother lamented that she can no longer comfortably read my novels or anthologies. She prefers large print books from the library, although she does have a \[…\] ## [Saturday Morning Slapstick](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/07/saturday-morning-slapstick.html) _2026-07-25 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ This blog has recently profiled 1920's and 1930's comics Harry Sweet, Lloyd Hamilton, Joe Rock's Three Fat Guys a.k.a. Ton Of Fun series and such Columbia Shorts Department stalwarts as The Three Stooges, Andy Clyde, Leon Errol and Harry Langdon in search of laughs. Now we travel across the pond and leap several decades later to 1980's and 1990's with French & Saunders and The Vicar Of Dibley .… ## [Hat Tips To Edward Bernds and the Columbia Shorts Department](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/07/hat-tips-to-edward-bernds-and-columbia.html) _2026-07-17 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ Today we conclude an extended focus on Jules White's Columbia Shorts Department with a tribute to director Edward Bernds . Finishing this extended plunge into the slapstick of The Shorts Department, the spotlight shines on the guy who cranked out numerous Three Stooges shorts in the latter 1940's and early 1950's, longtime Columbia Studio soundman Edward Bernds . Chicago-born Edward Bernds was a… ## [Andy, Walter & Harry at the Columbia Shorts Department](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/07/andy-walter-harry-at-columbia-shorts.html) _2026-07-10 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ Last week's post on rubber-legged slapstick master Leon Errol and silver screen humor essential Mel Brooks, as well as the previous one on The Three Stooges, has profoundly immersed this blog in the pratfall-packed world of physical comedy. We've been heavily into Slapstickland, both silents and talkies, for the past three months. And many moons ago, back in 2013 (which now feels like 1913), wrote… ## [Rubber Legs Leon and Mel Brooks' 100th](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/07/rubber-legs-leon-and-mel-brooks-100th.html) _2026-07-02 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ On the comedy beat from Broadway to vaudeville to movies, thinking of two terrific icons of silver screen humor, both of whom crack us up, only every time. One is star of stage, screen, Ziegfeld Follies , etc. Leon Errol , born in Sydney, Australia on July 3, 1881. Here's Leon with Lou Costello in The Noose Hangs High (1948) . The other is Mel Brooks , because the gang here somehow missed the… ## [Big Guys Rock with Joe Rock!](https://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2026/06/big-guys-rock-with-joe-rock.html) _2026-06-27 · Paul F. Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ Needing laughs big time today, along with guffaws, chortles, chuckles, giggles and howls, so slapstick scenarios involving funny fat guys falling down sound FANTASTIC! Thankfully, film historians, authors and silent movie experts have posted a bunch of pratfall-packed Ton Of Fun 2-reelers from the late 1920's on YouTube. These slapstick flicks star the rousing and rotund trio of Kewpie Ross ,… ## [Second Edition of Jaunts Goes Large](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/second-edition-of-jaunts-goes-large/) _2026-06-21 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ Writers always have lists of things that they want to do…eventually…when they have time. At least, I always do. One of my wish list items was to see all my stories in large print. This month, the second edition of Jaunts Afar & Beyond is being released as a large-print trade paperback. 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Etcheverry · Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog_ Thinking, as we do often, of movie comedians who successfully transitioned from silents to talkies. Some studios and funmakers did better than others. Mack Sennett had his problems adapting to the new medium but did employ the likes of Harry Gribbon , Vernon Dent and Andy Clyde - and a couple of years later, the brilliant W.C. Fields. Next: comediennes in early talkies, led by the following… ## [Real and Fantasy Trains at WriteHive](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/real-and-fantasy-trains-at-writehive/) _2026-05-09 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ I’ll be appearing at WriteHive 2026 in July. Through the miracles of technology, my panel was filmed last week. We discussed the use of trains in fantasy and science fiction. Why trains? As all the panelists agreed, because trains are awesome. Everyone gave wonderful suggestions of how trains can work in stories as well as \[…\] ## [Some Notes on Books Cited at Norwescon: The Tolkien Stuff](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/some-notes-on-books-cited-at-norwescon-the-tolkien-stuff/) _2026-04-06 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ As I explained at the start of every panel at Norwescon, I’m a bit of a book dragon (okay I’m a full-fledged book dragon with a definite hoard problem). This means I will digress into information about books I own, random publishing history, and suggestions for adding to participants’ to-be-read piles. So here are the \[…\] ## [Norwescon 2026 Schedule](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/norwescon-2026-schedule/) _2026-03-15 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ I’m heading back to Norwescon in April. This annual convention focuses on the literary side of science fiction and fantasy with a generous helping of craft, costumes, and other convention activity. I’m speaking on several panels this year, including one on gargoyles! You can find more about the convention at https://www.norwescon.org/. Norwescon 2026 Schedule Lord \[…\] ## [Doris Day's white dress and all her outfits in 'Pillow Talk' (1959)](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2026/02/doris-days-white-dress-and-all-her.html) _2026-02-27 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ Doris Day's fashion and glamour were showcased in 1959's hit romantic comedy movie "Pillow Talk" with Rock Hudson. From the white evening dress with low-cut back to the red coat and leopard print hat, from the emerald green cape and dress to the perfect buttery yellow morning robe -- Doris Day wore all her Technicolor outfits in "Pillow Talk" with confidence and charisma! Here's a video with every… ## [Adding An Agent](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/adding-an-agent/) _2026-02-01 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ After 20 years of writing fiction and selling seven novels to Aconyte and Wizards of the Coast, I decided it was time to get an agent and try expanding in new directions. If you follow me on the socials, you’ll have seen announcement that I’m now represented by the amazing Gabrielle Harbowy of the Corvisiero \[…\] ## [10 silent films to watch, 100 years later (1926 edition)](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2026/01/10-silent-films-to-watch-100-years.html) _2026-01-24 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ If you need inspiration of what to watch next or just want to check out some timeless screen gems (or both), the year 1926 was a good one for movies. A century of time doesn't diminish the entertainment! Take a look at a few 1926 silent movies across the action-adventure, romance, comedy and drama genres from 100 years ago: See historical content sensitivity warning below | Watch more classic… ## [Photoplay Finish to 2025](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/photoplay-finish-to-2025/) _2025-12-16 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ A stack of books about books is about to be returned to the library as I wrap up 2025. I spent the last couple of months diving deeper into the history of Photoplays (hardback novels illustrated with silent movie stills) for an article to be published in 2026 by SFWA’s Planetside. Sadly the reference books \[…\] ## [Quasar Fun In November](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/quasar-fun-in-november/) _2025-11-10 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ The online SFWA convention Quasar, November 15-16, includes panels and breakout sessions for published and aspiring writers interested in science fiction and fantasy. This is the first year for Quasar, a special continuation of SFWA’s 2025 Nebula Awards Conference. All programming is virtual. I’ll be zooming in from my office (aka the dining alcove converted \[…\] ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pO0Vx617d8i1) _2025-11-10 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Cornered in the Cornfield: a Flapper Detective story](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/cornered-in-the-cornfield-a-flapper-detective-story/) _2025-10-31 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ Over the course of one Arkham Horror novel and a couple of short stories, I’ve been building up Betsy Baxter’s career as the Flapper Detective. Starring in a serial adventure, Betsy has conquered all manner of movie stunts. But is she ready for sound? The delightful people at Aconyte proved that she is. Taking my \[…\] ## [Harvey’s Back!](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/harveys-back/) _2025-09-15 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ At the very end of The Nightmare Quest of April May, our favorite professor Harvey Walters marched off to do something about the troubles coming to Arkham. In October, you can follow his adventures in a new novel, The Arcane Gamble of Harvey Walters. Harvey knows Cthulhu is coming to town. How can he rally \[…\] ## [10 silent films to watch, 100 years later (1925 edition)](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2025/08/10-movies-1925-to-watch-a-century-later-mary-pickford-harold-lloyd.html) _2025-08-01 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ If you need inspiration of what to watch next or just want to check out some timeless screen gems (or both), the year 1925 was a good one for movies. A century of time doesn't diminish the entertainment! Take a look at a few 1925 silent movies across different genres from 100 years ago: See historical content sensitivity warning below | Watch more classic movies on YouTube ‘The Big Parade’… ## [6 Amazon Prime Day deals for classic movie fans -- 2025](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2025/06/classic-film-old-movies-amazon-prime-day-deals-2025.html) _2025-07-06 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ Calling all classic movie fans! Check out these books this week during Amazon's Prime Day sale in July 2025 or if you need to top off your cart. From Old Hollywood trivia to a beginner's guide for newbies, and from Harold Lloyd to "It's a Wonderful Life," Reel Old Movies has a range of books for classic film fans. 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The first best picture nominees The first Academy Awards took place in 1929, honoring movies made from… ## [17 gift ideas for classic movie fans](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2024/11/17-gift-ideas-for-classic-movie-fans.html) _2024-11-29 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ Whether it’s Christmas stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or holiday presents for family and friends, below are a few holiday gift ideas for the classic film fans in your life. And perhaps for yourself as well. Here are ideas for books, puzzles, decor/home and movie streaming and experiences: ## [Book now available: Comedy star Marie Dressler's autobiography](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2024/09/marie-dressler-movie-comedy-autobiography-book.html.html) _2024-09-28 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ Now available — "Marie Dressler — The Life Story of an Ugly Duckling: A reissue of the comedian's 1924 autobiography" — order your paperback copy at Amazon Written at a turning point in her career, Marie Dressler’s autobiography offers an inside look at a woman navigating life and work that resonates today. Her life is one of constant evolution, reinvention, acceptance, hard work – and, of course,… ## [5 silent films to watch, 100 years later (2024)](https://www.reeloldmovies.com/2024/09/5-silent-movies-from-1924-100-years-ago-harold-lloyd-lon-chaney.html) _2024-09-13 · ReelOldMovies.com · Reel Old Movies_ Good art can be appreciate long after its creation, and movies are no exception. The year 1924 was a banner year for movie-making, and a century of time doesn't diminish some of the entertainment on screen. Take a look at a few 1924 silent movies across different genres from 100 years ago: