ABOUT THE FILMS:

“One Froggy Evening,” 1955, Dir. Charles M. Jones, 7 Mins, USA

A workman finds a singing frog in the cornerstone of an old building being demolished. But when he tries to cash in on his discovery, he finds the frog will sing only for him, and just croak for the talent agent and the audience in the theater he’s spent his life savings on.

FORMAT: 35mm

“Perfect Day,” 1929, Dir. James Parrott, 19 Mins, USA

Stan, Ollie, their wives and gouty Uncle Ed are trying to go on a Sunday morning picnic, but the boys’ Model T creates many ways to prevent the excursion.

FORMAT: DCP

“Men O’ War,” 1929, Dir. Lewis R. Foster, 20 Mins, USA

Sailors on leave, Stan and Ollie enjoy a day in the park which ultimately devolves into a waterlogged melee.

FORMAT: DCP

“Blotto,” 1930, Dir. James Parrott, 26 Mins, USA

Carefree bachelor Ollie wants buddy Stan to get away from his highly suspicious wife, Anita, for a night of revelry at the new Rainbow Club.

FORMAT: DCP

“Brats,” 1930, Dir. James Parrott, 21 Mins, USA

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy spend an exasperating evening at home, trying to play games while their very young sons – who look amazingly like their dads – engage in various noisy antics.

Previously unseen and unknown silent version.

FORMAT: DCP