Schtick Figures (The Cool, the Comical, the Crazy)
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Ted Healy in an early 1920s publicity shot
SPRING 2015 - Editor: Gary Lassin
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 2 - 3
- Sethma Williams
- Gary Owens
by Frank Reighter & Gary Lassin
Page(s): 4
May 2 - 3, 2015 Fan Club Meeting information, plus invited costar and family member guests, and the itinerary of events
by Jim Pauley
Page(s): 5
Columbia Ranch (current Warner Brothers Ranch) location used for the helio-sub in the filming of THE THREE STOOGES IN ORBIT (1962), with photos "then and now"
by Ryan Fay
Page(s): 6 - 7
Details of the author's research and compiling of biographical and career information on costar Allyn Drake of HORSES' COLLARS (1935)
by Journal Staff
Page(s): 8 - 10
Charles Dorety, Lester Dorr, Milton Douglas, Maxine Doviat, Allyn Drake, Jack Duffy, Julie Duncan
by Brian Kirkpatrick
Page(s): 11
Analysis of Buster Keaton's 7 CHANCES (1925), and its role as the inspiration for The Three Stooges BRIDELESS GROOM (1947)
by Brent Seguine
Page(s): 12, 16
Debunking the myth that Columbia was sole blame for Curly's failed health, reviewing all the factors including lifestyle habits, personal appearance tours, personal life and film work
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 13
"Curly Howard clowns around with some kids who have gathered around the backstage entrance at one of the Stooges' personal appearances, early 1940s"
by Anthony 'Shemp Shady' Eden
Page(s): 14
Review of 2014's annual Thanksgiving weekend Three Stooges film festival, held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA
Page(s): 15
Fan classified advertisements
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 15
Trivia Q&A
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