With Charley Chase, Edgar Kennedy, Thelma Todd. McCarey had been promoted to director-general of the Roach organization in 1926 and supervised everything on the films—story, gags, screening the rushes, editing, and shooting retakes. Although he left the studio in 1929, he was on hand to start their transition to the new sound medium and left them with a number of scripts for their first talkie efforts. These extraordinary rarities, which represent McCarey’s last work for Roach, come to us through the courtesy of Roach historian Richard Bann, who will introduce both screenings.
Program approx. 80 min.
The Big Squawk. 1929. USA. Directed by Warren Doane
Madame Q. 1929. USA. Directed by Hal Roach, Leo McCarey
Snappy Sneezer. 1929. USA. Directed by Warren Doane
Dad’s Day. 1929. USA. Directed by Hal Roach