Released 100 Years Ago Today – 27 December 1925

The Tumbleweeds (1925)

with 1939 introduction by Hart

Starring: William S. Hart, Barbara Bedford, Lucien Littlefield
Director: King Baggot

Writers: Hal G. Evarts (story), C. Gardner Sullivan (adaptation)
William S. Hart Productions

Time: 78min.

It's 1889 and the Cherokee Strip is about to be opened to settlers. After cowboy Dan Carver helps move the Box K cattle off the strip he meets Molly Lassiter. Attracted to her he decides to try to file on the Box K ranch for her. But when he returns to the strip to check for stray cattle, he is arrested as a Sooner and is now unable to participate in the land rush.

Released 100 Years Ago Today - 19 July 1925

Yes, Yes, Nanette (1925)

Stars: James Finlayson, Grant Gorman, Jack Gavin, Oliver Hardy

Directors: Clarence Hennecke, Stan Laurel

Writer: Carl Harbaugh

Hal Roach Studios

Time: 9 min

Plot

Nanette sends a letter to her family telling of her new husband, Hillory. When Hillory arrives to meet the family, he gets insulted by each member, including the dog, and loses his wig. After having dinner with the family, Nanette's former lover returns, and Hillory must confront him.

Released 100 Years Ago Today - 1 July 1925

Hop to It! (1925)

Stars: Bobby Ray, Oliver Hardy, Janet Dawn

Director: Ted Burnsten

Writer: Ted Burnsten

Cumberland Productions

Time: 23 min.

Plot

Two nutty bellhops raise havoc at a posh hotel. 

Released 100 Years Ago Today – 22 June 1925 (USA)

The Lost World (1925)

Stars: Wallace Beery, Bessie Love, Lloyd Hughes

Director: Harry O. Hoyt

Writers: Arthur Conan Doyle (based upon the novel by), Marion Fairfax (screenplay)

Genre: Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Silent

First National Pictures

Time: 106 min

Rating: Unrated

Plot

Explorer Professor Challenger is taking quite a beating in the London press thanks to his claim that living dinosaurs exist in the far reaches of the Amazon. Newspaper reporter Edward Malone learns that this claim originates from a diary given to him by fellow explorer Maple White's daughter, Paula. Malone's paper funds an expedition to rescue Maple White, who has been marooned at the top of a high plateau. Joined by renowned hunter John Roxton, and others, the group goes to South America, where they do indeed find a plateau inhabited by pre-historic creatures, one of which they even manage to bring back to London with them.

Released 100 Years Ago Today - 30 December 1924

West of Hot Dog (1924)

Stars: Stan Laurel, Julie Leonard, Lew Meehan

Directors: Joe Rock, Scott Pembroke (uncredited)

Writer: Tay Garnett (titles)

Joe Rock Comedies (I), Stan Laurel Comedy Company, Standard Photoplay Company

Time: 30 min.

Plot

On his way to collect inheritance in the small town on Hot Dog, Stan gets robbed by highwaymen, one of which is the other person who shall attend the reading of their late Uncle's will. The reading of the will states Stan will get everything, including 'The Last Chance Saloon', but in the case of Stan's death, the saloon will be split between Bad Mike and his friend. Stan now flees town, but gets on Bad Mike's horse, which takes him to Bad Mike's house. Bad Mike and his gang arrive at the house, after robbing the saloon. They soon hear Stan, and an epic gun battle follows, with the town Sheriff not far behind.

Released 100 Years Ago Today - 20 January 1924

Smithy (a.k.a. The Home Wrecker) – 1924

Original U.S. Title

Stars: Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, William Gillespie

Directors: George Jeske, Hal Roach

Writer: H.M. Walker (titles)

Hal Roach Studios

Time: 20 min

Plot

After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment.

The U.K. Title

He finds employment at a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...

Released 100 Years Ago Today - 12 August 1923

Oranges and Lemons (1923)

Stars: Stan Laurel, Katherine Grant, Eddie Baker

Director: George Jeske

Hal Roach Studios

Time: 12 Min

Plot

After getting into a scuffle with his boss and some co-workers, an orange packer tries to help another co-worker, only to wind up in a conflict with him as well. Trying to elude his boss, he heads inside the packing house, and visits with the women who are packing fruit into cases. Then he heads to a storage area, and tries to use the machinery to escape his pursuers.