The East Side Kids

Starring:Africa Screams, Jack & the Beanstalk, East Side Kids
Studio: Platinum Disc
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

A Classic

Africa Screams/Jack and the Beanstalk/The East Side Kids
Starring: Africa Screams , Jack & the Beanstalk , and East Side Kids
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0009IWGMI
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Customer Reviews:

A Classic.......2005-07-30

Africa Screams is a perfect example of why A&C is the greatest comedy team of all time. There are sight gags aplenty in this classic. Even included are the stereotypical African savages with their cannibal soup and nose piercings big enough to fit elephant tusks through them. Also, Shemp Howard shines in his guest role as the nearsighted Gunner. Just about the only negative in this film is the addition of Joe Besser. He was awful as the 3rd stooge and he's awful here. But fortunately he does not have a major role, and his appearances are limited. In the end, however, not even the annoying "comedy" of Joe Besser can ruin this great movie.

Jack & The Beanstalk is not great, but it is watchable. Plus, you have to consider that it was targeted at children rather than adults. While there are many corny moments, there also are some memorable acts sprinkled throughout the film, one being the fight scene between Jack (Lou) and the giant toward the end. However, try to ignore the acting of the two romantic leads in the movie, and have your remote handy so you can forward through the parts when the two sing to each other. They are quite nauseating. On a trivia note, Beanstalk holds the claim to fame of being the very first A&C movie to utilize color. Using the Wizard of Oz concept, the film begins and ends in B&W but the vast majority in the middle, Jack's dream, is recorded in color.

Africa Screams/Jack And The Beanstalk/Laurel And Hardy/East Side Kids

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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

Africa Screams/Jack And The Beanstalk/Laurel And Hardy/East Side Kids
Starring: Africa Sceams , Jack & the Beanstalk , and Laurel & Hardy
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc Corporation
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Laurel & Hardy (Sons of the Desert/The Music Box/Another Fine Mess/Busy Bodies/County Hospital)

ASIN: B0009XRZJC
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Customer Reviews:

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.......2007-02-11

I bought both of these titles on VHS years ago and they are not Laurel and Hardy. They are Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, who are every bit as funny as Laurel and Hardy. I think you will enjoy these films no matter which great comedy team stars.

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