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Born on this date: George Stevens (December 18, 1904-March 8, 1975) #DYK Before Stevens was a director; he was a cinematographer for Hal Roach. His work there included using panchromatic film to make a test of Stan Laurel so his blue eyes would photograph.
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Stan Laurel and Dick Van Dyke - 97 Candles 🎂 - posing together at the Oceana Motel in Santa Monica, California in 1964. Dick idolised Stan, gave the eulogy at Stan’s funeral and was left a hat by Stan which he still treasures.
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Happy Birthday to Dick Van Dyke (December 13, 1925 – Present) #DYK Van Dyke’s influences include Stan Laurel, Buster Keaton, and Carl Reiner. Those that have cited Van Dyke as an influence include Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Conan O’Brien, Jim Carrey, and Bryan Cranston.
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Upcoming End of Year Sale details! Take 25% off comedy sets:Chaplin's Essanay Comedies; Chaplin's Mutual Comedies; Chaplin at Keystone; The Mack Sennett Collection; Laurel or Hardy: Early Films of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy; The Extraordinary World of Charlie Bowers.
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