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The Way Out West Tent Annual Celebrity Banquet will take place Saturday, October 2nd at the Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood. Stars who worked at the Hal Roach Studios and with Laurel & Hardy have confirmed their attendance, and many past celebrity members who are no longer with us will be honored with rare video of their appearances at previous banquets.
Confirmed guests include: Lassie Lou Ahern (Our Gang), Peggy Ahern (Our Gang), Patsy Barry (Our Gang), Marjory Campbell (Their First Mistake), Dorothy deBorba (Our Gang), Dick Jones (Babes in Toyland), Margaret Kerry (Our Gang), Mildred Kornman (Our Gang), Joy Lane (Babes in Toyland), Buddy MacDonald (Pardon Us), and Delmar Watson (Our Gang). As always, celebrity attendance is subject to their health and scheduling.
The Beverly Garland Hotel is located at 4222 Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. The menu will consist of Chicken Oscar with red roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, and cheesecake for dessert. Registration is $40 per member and $50 per non-member. Advanced registration is required. Click here for a registration form.
Click here for a map to the Beverly Garland Hotel...
On Tuesday, November 30th, the Way Out West Tent will hold a joint meeting with The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. We will be showing Babes in Toyland in 35mm. Way Out West Tent dues paid members will be able to attend the 7:30 p.m. screening for free.
A forty-five minute tour of the theater will be offered by the American Cinematheque at 5:30 p.m., if twenty of our members are interested. The cost for the tour is $7 ($5 for children under 12 and seniors over 65). After the tour, you will have about an hour to have dinner before the film begins.
If you are interested, please send a check to The Way Out West Tent to reserve your place on the tour. Be sure to include your telephone number (and e-mail, if possible). Mail it to Bob Satterfield-Theater Tour, P. O. Box 448, Patton, CA 92369. There is a limited number that can go on this tour. First come, first served. If you have any questions call Bob at (909) 883-5167 or contact us.
Although most of Laurel & Hardy's films remain unavailable on DVD in the United States, Kino International has released several new DVDs of interest to Laurel and Hardy fans. The first video is a restored version of Flying Deuces. This disc was reportedly transferred from a very nice print of the film, as compared to the many poor quality releases previously issued for this public domain film.
Also new to DVD are:
The Stan Laurel Collection includes (on two DVDs): Chasing the Chaser; Dr. Pyckle & Mr. Pride; Frozen Hearts; Half a Man; Mother's Joy; Navy Blue Days; Near Dublin; Oranges and Lemons; Postage Due; Roughest Africa; Short Kilts;The Sleuth; The Snow Hawk; The Soilers; West of Hot Dog; Yes, Yes Nanette; and Zeb vs. Paprika.
The Charley Chase Collection includes: All Wet, April Fool, Crazy Like a Fox, Long Fliv the King, Mighty Like a Moose, and Mum's the Word.
The Harold Lloyd Collection includes: An Eastern Westerner; Are Crooks Dishonest?; Bumping into Broadway; Grandma's Boy; His Royal Slyness; I Do; Just Neighbors; and Number, Please?
A man in Swindon, England owned a cockatiel which he had taught to whistle Laurel and Hardy's theme, the Cuckoo Song. He then sold the bird to an aviary in Salisbury. Once this bird came in contact with the other cockatiels at the aviary, many of them started to whistle the Cuckoo Song as well. Then, twelve of these birds were stolen from the aviary. The police informed the public to listen for birds whistling Laurel & Hardy's theme song. Soon after, an anonymous source reported hearing the song and called the police. Two people were arrested for the theft and eight of the birds were recovered.
The August Way Out West meeting featured a rare all-digital presentation of Laurel & Hardy films. These movies were imported from Europe, where they had been restored to their original glory. Not only were they incredibly clear, but they also featured material never before seen at a Way Out West meeting.
The film program consisted of Dirty Work, Chickens Come Home, and Pardon Us. Pardon Us featured twelve extra minutes of footage, including a scene from the German version of the film that was not included in the English film. Scenes including Laurel and Hardy speaking Spanish, French, and German were also shown (along with their English counterparts).
Joining us were Larry Breslow (son of A-Haunting We Will Go writer Lou Breslow) and Edgar Kennedy's grandchildren, Mark and Donna. L&H costumer Jay Dare was also in attendance. The meeting included a raffle and a pair of cakes. Thank you to everyone who made donations for the Maude Booth Family Center.
The 14th International Convention took place July 14-18, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by the Perfect Day Tent. The 15th International Convention is scheduled for July 2006 in Augusta, Georgia.
Click here for a special report from the International Convention in Columbus...
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Annual Banquet October 2nd