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Comedy Film Hollywood Silent Film

Postage Due

Scenes from POSTAGE DUE (1924)
Moving Picture World, 16 Feb 1924, p. 589

1924 silent film comedy where James Finlayson plays the part of a United States Postal Inspector.

With Stan Laurel, Ena Gregory and George Rowe. Hal Roach comedy two-reeler. Directed by George Jeske. Distributed by Pathé. Released 17 Feb 1924.

Sources: Motion Picture News Booking Guide, Vol. VI, April 1924, p. 83; ‘Postage Due’ – Pathe, Exhibitor’s Trade Review, 16 Feb 1924, p. 32; ‘Postage Due’ (Pathe – Two Reels), Motion Picture News, 16 Feb 1924, p. 756.

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Comedy Film Hollywood Silent Film

Near Dublin

James Finlayson smashes a chair on Stan Laurel's head
Scene from NEAR DUBLIN (1924)
1924 silent film comedy where James Finlayson plays the part of Sean O’Hare [a pun on shorn of hair], brick merchant.

With Stan Laurel and Ena Gregory. Hal Roach comedy two-reeler. Directed by Ralph Ceder. Distributed by Pathé. Released 11 May 1924.

Sources: Motion Picture News Vol. XXX No. 17 Booking Guide Section, 25 Oct 1924, p. 69; The Film Daily, 4 May 1924, p. 12; Moving Picture World, 10 May 1924, p. 226.