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    Aug 18, 2013, 11:59 AM
    I have an old 8mm silent movie starring Stan Laurel and I cant find any record of it
    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
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    Aug 18, 2013, 02:48 PM
    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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    Aug 18, 2013, 05:26 PM
    I couldn't find it in any of their film listings.
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    Aug 18, 2013, 10:29 PM
    How sure are you of its title? Have you watched it? What is the synopsis?
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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:14 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by aliseaodo View Post
    How sure are you of its title? Have you watched it? What is the synopsis?
    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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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:17 AM
    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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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by cdad View Post
    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.
    The holes are quite small so it must be super 8
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    Aug 19, 2013, 07:39 AM
    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!'.....
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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:11 PM
    I remember the picture you have sent also when he fell into the cactus and walked away pulling the thorns out
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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:21 PM
    You remember it from the reel you're asking about?
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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:45 PM
    Yes from the reel I have
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/attach...1&d=1376941448
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    Aug 19, 2013, 12:52 PM
    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
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    Aug 19, 2013, 02:31 PM
    Yes it looks about right but I don't remember Oliver Hardy and I don't think he is in the credits
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    Aug 19, 2013, 02:36 PM
    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
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    Aug 20, 2013, 12:12 AM
    Many thanks helping me find a bit of history about this movie

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