This was Benchley's "talkie" debut (at the dawn of sound movies), originally released by Fox Movietone in March 1928. This print was preserved by Raymond Rohauer, whom some believe was a dedicated archivist who preserved motion pictures that would have otherwise vanished forever...while others thought he was the biggest movie "pirate" of all time.
I believe that Vinny referenced this skit during one of his broadcasts. I am glad that he did because it enabled me and probably others to enjoy Mr. Benchley.
What is so funny is that I was listening to a broadcast that I recorded on my own tape recorder recently. Vinny referenced this skit., but the broadcast was recorded fifteen years ago! He has obviously referred to this skit on several occasions.
Ya think the old guy is dead?
SecsSells 1 month ago
The more times you watch it, the funnier it is
bettyfelon1 3 months ago
Watch for a special guest appearance by a hair in the gate starting at 6:22.
Nataloff 6 months ago
This was Benchley's "talkie" debut (at the dawn of sound movies), originally released by Fox Movietone in March 1928. This print was preserved by Raymond Rohauer, whom some believe was a dedicated archivist who preserved motion pictures that would have otherwise vanished forever...while others thought he was the biggest movie "pirate" of all time.
fromthesidelines 1 year ago 2
Stand up comedy almost a century old... thank God for YouTube!
FulchesterUnited 2 years ago 2
This is a great routine! He was always superb, and it's wonderful we still have this short movie.
amusia111 2 years ago 3
Many thanks Vin Scully.
InyoHiker 2 years ago
Why do you thank Vin Scully? When/Where did he ever reference this short skit?
sveatch40 2 years ago
I believe that Vinny referenced this skit during one of his broadcasts. I am glad that he did because it enabled me and probably others to enjoy Mr. Benchley.
InyoHiker 2 years ago
What is so funny is that I was listening to a broadcast that I recorded on my own tape recorder recently. Vinny referenced this skit., but the broadcast was recorded fifteen years ago! He has obviously referred to this skit on several occasions.
sveatch40 2 years ago
thank you vin scully
itsaguinness 2 years ago