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

Dir: Hal Roach

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

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

Harold plays the role of a millionaire kid who goes to the Canadian wilds to hunt. Bears follow him, but he fails to see them and wanders along looking always into the beyond for something his imagination has painted. His valet, an eccentric figure, meets with a wild animal who devours the contents of his lunch basket, while he makes his getaway. A tussle with one of the bears which follows the young millionaire to the cabin, affords some amusing scenes.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Back to the Woods perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

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

Harold is a chef with certain devices for labor saving.

Dir: Hal Roach

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Looking for Trouble perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

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.

Dir: Hal Roach

Harold is a bookkeeper who works in an office but can't keep his mind on his job -- the spring weather is too nice to stay indoors. After escaping from his office he romps in the park instead.

Dir: Hal Roach

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

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

Dir: Hal Roach

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

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.