Men O’ War
United States Draft Registration Cards are a useful genealogy resource. They are freely viewable at FamilySearch, both for World War One and Two. World War One James’ U.S. WWI Draft … Continue reading
The Soilers
1923 silent film comedy with James Finlayson as ‘Smacknamara’. Starring Stan Laurel as ‘Canister’. Directed by Ralph Ceder. Produced by Gilbert M. Anderson and Hal Roach. Released 25 Nov 1923. … Continue reading
The Whole Truth
Some websites claim that James Finlayson went to George Watson’s school in Edinburgh and then on to Edinburgh University where he apparently dropped out. However, no source is given for … Continue reading
Frozen Hearts
1923 silent film comedy with James Finlayson as ‘General Sappovitch’. Starring Stan Laurel (and also featuring Mae Laurel). Directed by J.A. Howe. Produced by Hal Roach. Released 28 Oct 1923. … Continue reading
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