Deep Archive Finds in the Vein of A Regular Pal: Cult Guide

Dir: Hal Roach

Young playwright spends his last cent to pay the rent of struggling actress in a theatrical boarding house. Pursuing her, he winds up at a gambling club, where he wins big, just before a police raid.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of A Jazzed Honeymoon perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Harold and Bebe are newly weds. When setting off towards their honeymoon Harold is mistakenly left behind. But when he catches up with her at the ship, he is soon put to work as a engine room worker. Will he ever see his new bride again?

Dir: Hal Roach

While running away from his girl's father, their car breaks down in front of a dance hall run by crooks. Harold has to not only stay one step ahead of the girl's father, but also those trying to rob them of everything they have.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Young Mr. Jazz perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Hal Roach

Stan, an American, purchases The Blue Coo Inn in Scotland.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Chop Suey & Co. perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A story of a love sick youth and a pretty maiden and their adventure, which includes riding around on pieces of steel to the top of a skyscraper overlooking the Los Angeles streets.

Dir: Hal Roach

Comedy ensues when a monkey's antics disturb a relaxing Harold.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Hoot Mon! perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.

Dir: Hal Roach

A burlesque boxing contest is featured, and the principal bout occurs between the "Champ" and the "Chump," Snub appearing as the latter.

Dir: Hal Roach

The young couple have decided to marry and it is time to ask the father for the hand of his daughter. Problem is, the father does not want to give the daughter away. So every time he goes to the office to ask the father, he is tossed out. He is ejected over and over, by different methods, while the girl waits and waits.