Description

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 / EnglishTHE 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