I have an old silent movie starring Stan Laurel called "Amorous Stanley" I have searched the internet but can't find any record of it Do I have a rare copy here

You might. What format is it in? They made 2 formats in 8mm for home use. One is 8mm and the other is called Super8. The difference being the super 8 has smaller holes in the sides then reguler 8mm.

I think most were given away when you bought a camera or projector. How many survived is the question.

I couldn't find it in any of their film listings.

How sure are you of its title? Have you watched it? What is the synopsis?

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Originally Posted by aliseaodo

How sure are you of its title? Have you watched it? What is the synopsis?

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I have it in it's original box with title it's a Mountain home movie, the address on the box is 1 New Burlington Street London W1, I have watched it , Stan is a weak cave man trying not very successfully to get a mate

I have it in it's original box with title it's a Mountain home movie, the address on the box is 1 New Burlington Street London W1, I have watched it , Stan is a weak cave man trying not very successfully to get a mate

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Originally Posted by cdad

You might. What format is it in? They made 2 formats in 8mm for home use. One is 8mm and the other is called Super8. The difference being the super 8 has smaller holes in the sides then reguler 8mm.

I think most were given away when you bought a camera or projector. How many survived is the question.

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The holes are quite small so it must be super 8

Any chance this looks or sounds familiar?
http://www.lordheath.com/web_images/...ts__icon3_.jpg
......Then, over the horizon appears Little Twinkle Star (Stan Laurel), a slightly-built caveman with club, searching for romance. With the announcement that spring is here and that the buttercups are calling, he is summoned by caveman Sandford and notified of the King's proclamation that all men are expected to marry. Stan's response is that his mother hasn't yet told him about the facts of life before dancing off along the cliff top. He merrily chants 'Spring!', 'Love' and 'Romance' before falling into a prickly bush and exclaiming 'Winter!'.....

I remember the picture you have sent also when he fell into the cactus and walked away pulling the thorns out

You remember it from the reel you're asking about?

Yes from the reel I have
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/attach...1&d=1376941448

Okay - I'm wondering if maybe what you have is a film known by more than one title. The picture and info I posted is from here: Flying Elephants • Another Nice Mess: The Films of Laurel & Hardy
(scroll down on the page)
The film is presented as Flying Elephants... hmmm

Yes it looks about right but I don't remember Oliver Hardy and I don't think he is in the credits

I read on another site that they (Laurel and Hardy) were not working together as a team on this film... quite interesting, take a look:
Laurel and Hardy Central - The Silent Shorts

Many thanks helping me find a bit of history about this movie