LITTLE ELF: A Celebration of Harry Langdon by Chuck Harter and Michael J. Hayde has been getting excellent reviews. The latest is by a very pleased customer at Amazon.com.
B. Mckernan wrote (in part):
Tim Greer posted this review at Silentcomedians.com:
Congratulations to Harter and Hayde for this achievement!
B. Mckernan wrote (in part):
Finally, the definitive book has arrived about one of the greatest comic actors of the silent--and sound--era, Harry Langdon. Ranking with Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd, Harry Langdon was a superstar with a unique and appealing persona known as the "Little Elf." A master of pantomime, Langdon was adored by movie audiences and was a top attraction for many years. He smoothly transitioned to "talkies" and continued to work right up until his death in 1944.
This book should be required reading for every college-level film class, as it comprehensively describes the journey of a tremendous cinema talent from birth to death and provides a fascinating "snapshot" of American popular entertainment as it existed during a formative period of its history. "Little Elf" is highly recommended.
Tim Greer posted this review at Silentcomedians.com:
Today was the day- LITTLE ELF was delivered this morning! Let me just say, WOW... I almost needed help carrying it because it's SO thick. I've spent a little time thumbing through it but there is so much more info here, it's going to be a while until I get through it all. It's like an encyclopedia edition on Langdon. I obviously haven't even begun to take in everything, but it's loaded with stills, posters, scripts, reviews, ads, etc.
Whatever you need to do to purchase this book, DO IT!... Collect change off the street, sell your belongings, get a part time job, whatever it takes. This book is simply unbelievable and you won't be disappointed!
Congratulations to Harter and Hayde for this achievement!
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