James M. Anderson

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy.

An 8 minute movie short about making lace, where Angels fear to thread, miniatures, latex and it's uses, and other unique things.

Narrator Hughie Green tells "jokes" over clips of old silent films. Including greats such as Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, the Keystone Cops and more.

Reminiscences of the early days of cinema and films show in music halls, including extracts. (BFI)

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy.

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy.

An 8 minute movie short about making lace, where Angels fear to thread, miniatures, latex and it's uses, and other unique things.

Narrator Hughie Green tells "jokes" over clips of old silent films. Including greats such as Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, the Keystone Cops and more.

Reminiscences of the early days of cinema and films show in music halls, including extracts. (BFI)