Patricia Ellis

Romance on the Run -- Romance on the Run

Rhythm in the Clouds -- Struggling songwriter Judy Walker talks her way into the apartment of a famous composer, and finds that he's on vacation. Homeless and without any money, she decides to stay at his place until his return, making use of all his belongings, and spreading the word that she is the composer's collaborator. She writes a song, wtih the composer listed as the co-writer, which becomes a big radio hit. The famous composer returns, and screwball comedy ensues.

From the digitally restored sound era films of the Hal Roach library: Twenty years after World War I, Private Laurel remains on duty guarding his lonely post in the trenches, since no one ever told him that the war had ceased. After Hardy catches his old pal in the newspaper headlines, he decides to visit Laurel in person and mistakes his old friend for missing a leg. When Hardy brings Laurel ho

Twenty years after World War I, Private Laurel remains on duty guarding his lonely post in the trenches; no one ever told him that hostilities had ceased. Following his rescue and happy reunion with long lost pal Mr. Hardy at the Old Soldiers’ Home, Laurel is invited home to meet the missus, but she greets him with less than a hero’s welcome. Undervalued in the Laurel & Hardy canon, this timeless entertainment and last of their features distributed by M-G-M was full of tried and true situations — most notably from UNACCUSTOMED AS WE ARE and WE FAW DOWN. The story was written by a team that included silent comedians Jimmy Parrott and Harry Langdon, who contributed gags from his own SOLDIER MAN (and would serve on succeeding Roach brain trusts as well). The score by Marvin Hatley was nominated for an Academy Award®. Though it plays as a serene and masterful comedy, full of charm and warmth, behind the scenes this production was plagued by a myriad of adversities. Consequently, more money was expended producing this picture than SONS OF THE DESERT, FRA DIAVOLO, HELPMATES, and BIG BUSINESS — combined! The studio staff, as well as the trade media, believed this film would conclude the Laurel & Hardy screen partnership. Directed by John G. Blystone. With Minna Gombell, Patricia Ellis, and old favorites Billy Gilbert, James Finlayson, James C. Morton and Sam Lufkin.

From the digitally restored sound era films of the Hal Roach library: Twenty years after World War I, Private Laurel remains on duty guarding his lonely post in the trenches, since no one ever told him that the war had ceased. After Hardy catches his old pal in the newspaper headlines, he decides to visit Laurel in person and mistakes his old friend for missing a leg. When Hardy brings Laurel home for a meal out of pitty, it ends up in a catastrophic mess in the kitchen.

Struggling songwriter Judy Walker talks her way into the apartment of a famous composer, and finds that he's on vacation. Homeless and without any money, she decides to stay at his place until his return, making use of all his belongings, and spreading the word that she is the composer's collaborator. She writes a song, wtih the composer listed as the co-writer, which becomes a big radio hit. The famous composer returns, and screwball comedy ensues.

Struggling songwriter Judy Walker talks her way into the apartment of a famous composer, and finds that he's on vacation. Homeless and without any money, she decides to stay at his place until his return, making use of all his belongings, and spreading the word that she is the composer's collaborator. She writes a song, wtih the composer listed as the co-writer, which becomes a big radio hit. The famous composer returns, and screwball comedy ensues.

Rhythm in the Clouds -- Rhythm in the Clouds

Bela Lugosi, Ricardo Cortez, Patricia Ellis. Upgrade! Our video master is from a 35mm nitrate print. There are a few splicey spots, but overall quite nice...

Bela Lugosi, Ricardo Cortez, Patricia Ellis. Upgrade! Our video master is from a 35mm nitrate print. There are a few splicey spots, but overall quite nice...

Postal Inspector -- Bela Lugosi, Ricardo Cortez, Patricia Ellis. Upgrade! Our video master is from a 35mm nitrate print. There are a few splicey spots, but overall quite nice...

Postal Inspector -- Postal inspectors track down money stolen from a railroad car.