The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience – making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller Hal Gordon Bobby Howes Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard. Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. This ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features each presented uncut in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. LET ME EXPLAIN DEAR (1932) A husband flirts with a pretty girl after a taxi smash but a delicate situation ensues when he has to explain the presence of her necklace in his pocket! Black and White / 73 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English. THE OUTCAST (1934) A music-hall star and his best mate are conned out of their earnings (twice!) and left with nothing but a beloved greyhound. Black and White / 73 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English.
The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. This ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in brand-new transfers from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.THE BLACK HAND GANG (1930)Wee Georgie Wood and his gang have their sights set on a notorious villain.Black and White / 45 mins / 1.19:1 / Mono / EnglishOLD SPANISH CUSTOMERS (1932)A henpecked husband is mistaken for a famous toreador while holidaying in Spain!Black and White / 67 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / English
The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. From boisterous knockabout humour to polished adaptations of popular stage farces, this ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.LETTING IN THE SUNSHINE (1933)A window cleaner bumps into an old flame, and the pair turn detective in an attempt to foil a gang of burglars.Black and White / 70 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / EnglishLUCKY TO ME (1939)A solicitor's clerk secretly marries the office secretary, but a business matter threatens to cut their one-night honeymoon shorter still!Black and White / 66 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / English
Starring highly popular comedian Stanley Lupino (the film is based on his own stage play) directed by his brother Lupino Lane and a hit production at London's Gaiety Theatre The Love Race is a delightful musical comedy film based around the fierce rivalry between two motor manufacturers – and the romance that develops between the daughter of one and the son of the other... Released in 1931 and co-starring silent-era veteran Jack Hobbs and Hitchcock heroine Dorothy Boyd – and including rare racing footage of British sports cars of the period – The Love Race is presented in a brand-new transfer from the original elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Special Features: Image Gallery
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