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*Evelyn Brent-"Dragon Lady"*

musicalnovelty, No, the gal with the Cig is definitely not Barbara Kent. I have colorized that same still in the past, originally listed as Mary Nolan. It is not her either. I can't recall who is in the still, but i know it is a Pre-code actress. I'll look around and see if I can locate my version.

*Colleen Moore and Leon Errol-"Dishes In Distress!"*

Ugaarate, You probably read where Babara Kent has passed away on the age on 103. It's sad that Criterion could not have released LONESOME (1928) which they have the rights too, before she died. *Barbara Kent-1926*

Wendy, I'll post a couple clips from SHERLOCK JUNIOR with the Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks score on TCM CFU. I'll also upload a couple scenes with the uncredited score from the the old GO WEST Image Entertainment Laser-disc release. Both films are on my slave-drive and have been for a long time.

Wendy, The Robert Israel score is the default, for the the new Kino Blu-Ray. So it is the main score for the Kino editions and has been since 1995. I don't know why TCM ran THE THREE AGES with the Lee Erwin score? A mystery to me. In addition, The new Blu-ray of SHERLOCK JUNIOR has the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra score now as default. And TCM did run the film with this score a couple weeks ago. Big improvement over the Club Foot Orchestra, but I still prefer the Vince Giordano score which is not currently available on any release. They also ran OUR HOSPITALITY for the first time ever on TCM with the Carl Davis score. Which is the Blu-ray default. The older Kino release had a Donald Hunsburger score, which is still there, but as the second option. That is the version which TCM used to show.

*Clara Bow- "Ghoulies and Ghostie's"*

Wendy, I am still not happy with the Green in the RINTY still. Looks Ok, but is not the right shade for the gress. Very hard to fix without changing other properties in the process. Here is another older effort from about three years ago that I have just revised: *Anita-"Youth and Beauty"* *Anita and Joan-"Come Hither"*

ugaarate, Wendy, Etc, Yes, I worked on the Colleen photo last night. It isn't quite as perfect as you think. I missed a few spods and was not happy with her belt. There is probably a ribbon in the hat that is partly visible. It is not a cut-out, but as labeled a life-size figure of Colleen Moore. I am not certain who the artiest was. I'm sure that Jeff Codori will know. Maybe he will even mention something about it in his new book? The RIN TIN TIN movie still was actually purloined from Bob Fell's Old Hollywood in Color site. I toned down the green, and fixed the tree and a few other things, made Rinty stand-out more. He seems to have trouble with Green's for some reason. I revised this photo. which pictures Molly O' Day. Ms. O' Day was Sally O'Neil's Sister. She starred opposite Richard Barthelmess in both *THE PATENT LEATHER KID,* and *THE LITTLE SHEPARD OF KINGDOM COME.* during 1927 and 1928 respectively. *Molly O'Day-"Fabulously Flapper"-1926*

ugaarate, Thanks for the feedback you will love this one! *RIn Tin Tin with Dorothy Gulliver in DOG OF THE REGIMENT (1927)*

*Clara Bow with Buddy Rogers-"All Tuckered Out"-From Dorothy Arzner's GET YOUR MAN (1927)*

*Vilma Banky-"Shoulder Smoulder"* *Lillian Gish and Lars Hanson in THE WIND (1928)*

Incredible! One of the greatest things I've ever seen. A life size figure display of Colleen Moore made to advertise her 1925 film *WE MODERNS.* Wonder if this survives, even if the movie does not today? All I can say is, Mister mannequin maker, I would like to order my own Colleen, plus Renee Adoree, Corinne Griffith, and Jobyna Ralston model, among others *"Life Size Colleen"*

ugaarate, Well, here is a couple more that I just posted in the Silent Crushes thread for you. *Marceline Day-"Creaky Castle!"* *Anita Page-"Yuletide Dreams!"*

Scottman, Me Too. Wasn't THE THREE AGES shown on TCM a few years ago when Buster was featured on Summer Under The Stars? I sure thought that it was.

Many of these are new transfer, not exactly new prints. The big news so far has been that TCM finally has picked up the Carl Davis score to OUR HOSPITALITY, as well as the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra score to SHERLOCK JUNIOR. They did not however, add the new Vitagraph players score to STEAMBOAT BILL JUNIOR, sticking insted with Alloy Orchestra. The same version they have run for the past 8 years or so. And conversly they sadly ditched Robert Israel's fine score to THE THREE AGES in favore of a vastly inferior Lee Erwin one that seems to have been performed on an Electric, definitely not Theater organ. So really disappointing there. On the plus side again, they did retain the Robert Israel score for both THE NAVIGATOR and SEVEN CHANCES. Last night was the first time the latter had ever been broadcast on TCM. I was pleased to see it finally be shown. Although, I did not readily detect any notable difference in the appearance of the Technicolor opening? I was under the impression that there would be some?

Wendy, I did mention this in another threaad last night. Alas, DAY DREAMS (1922) only exists in fragmentary form. Allot of the footage that had Renee is probably missing too. What does survive of her is not in the best condition. The ending leaves me rather cold. Not one of my favorite Keaton shorts. Hope you saw NEIGHBORS. It is hilarious. Was really disppointed that THE THREE AGES did not have the Robert Israel score. I'm sure it has aired with his music before. I just posted a number of Pics.

*Gilda Gray-"Gone Gypsy!"* *Lillian Gish-"Butterfly At Night"* *Lupe Velez-"Beauty Of The Dawn"*

*Pola Negri-"Polish Countess"*

*Marceline Day-"Creepy Castle!"*

Just for starters, how about the fully restored *WINGS* which is pretty much ready to go, including a new recording of the original 1927 score with live orchestra. But will it be shown on TCM in February in it's restored state? The fully restored *THE BIG PARADE,* which I have been waiting to premiere for 8 years now. Some Colleen Moore silent features.Starting with *HER WILD OAT,* and *LILAC TIME.* Also during *31 Days of Oscar,* debutes of *SEVENTH HEAVEN (1927), UNDERWORLD (1927), THE LAST COMMAND (1928),* and *THE COP (1928).* If at all possible, *THE PATENT LEATHER KID (1927)* as well. All of these would be new to TCM.

With respect, I happen to like SPITE MARRIAGE. I find the film very funny. With a fine cast. Buster and Dorothy Sebastian work well together. I also like the compiled Movie-tone score. It is far more enjoyable and less abrasive than most of the Keaton scores that were run tonight. THE THREE AGES is practically unwatchable with that awful Lee Erwin Electric Organ music.Good Heavens. Spoiled what I think is an underrated film artistically speaking. Yes the studio tried to reshape Buster's character, but bare in mind that Keaton's final three Independent features did not catch on well with the public. THE CAMERAMAN was a rousing success. Taste had changed somewhat and the people wanted more romantic comedy adventures.The two MGM features are more in that vain of humor.

Fred, You are describing GO WEST (1925) the film that Buster made just after SEVEN CHANCES. It will be on TCM next week. Some of these I whish had better scores. The music for HER WIFE'S RELATION'S was much better than either ONE WEEK or THE THREE AGES. I think the main reason I have never much cared for ONE WEEK is I have never seen it with a good score ever. NEIGHBORS is just hysterical. One of my favorites. They already showed THE PALEFACE, and SCARECROW to more of my favorites last week and both had terrific scores. Nice to see SPITE MARRIAGE being shown later. And I really think Keaton had nice chemistry with Dorothy Sebastian in that picture.

MY WIFE'S RELATIONS and NEIGHBORS are two of the funniest Keaton Two-reelers. If you haven't seen these be sure to tune in. It's great briefly seeing my beloved Renee Adoree in DAY DREAMS, but I don't really like the short all that much.The ending leaves me cold

Very pleased to hear the Robert Israel Orchestral score for *SEVEN CHANCES* was retainted. Unfortunately, that is not the case with *THE THREE AGES.* The last time this was shown it had the Israel score. Not it has a lacluster Lee Erwin score that seems to be Electric, rather than Theater Organ? What happened? In this case, the best recorded score was definitely not utilized. While the Kino Blu-ray does contain the Erwin score, it is like the 3rd option for that film on the disc. The Robert Israel score being the default.