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Charlie Chaplin: The Mutual Comedies (short) (1916-1917)
The 12 films by Chaplin at the Mutual Film Corporation, the most inventive and liberating era of his career.Director: Charles Chaplin
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Films
- "The Floorwalker" (24:57)
- "The Fireman" (24:26)
- "The Vagabond" (26:26)
- "One A.M." (27:05)
- "The Count" (24:29)
- "The Pawnshop" (25:39)
Photo Gallery [slideshow] (10:55)
DISC TWO
The Films
- "Behind the Screen" (24:00)
- "The Rink" (24:10)
- "Easy Street" (24:39)
- "The Cure" (24:15)
- "The Immigrant" (24:35)
- "The Adventurer" (24:10)
Photo Gallery [slideshow] (8:44)
DISC THREE
"The Gentleman Tramp" 1975 documentary - Theatrical cut (78 mins)
"The Gentleman Tramp" 1975 documentary - TV cut
DISC FOUR
"Chaplin's Goliath" 1996 documentary (52:15) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (scores by Carl Davis)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2006 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard)
Includes two booklets:
- "The Chaplin Mutual Specials" (27 pages)
- "Making The Gentleman Tramp" (19 pages)
Later reissued in a slimmer keep case without the two booklets under the same UPC. -
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Extras:The Shorts
- "Easy Street" (1917) starring Charlie Chaplin (24:21)
- "One Week" (1920) starring Buster Keaton (23:17)
- "Chasing Choo Choos" (1927) starring Monty Banks (22:40)
- "Big Business" (1929) starring Laurel & Hardy (16:16) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (scores by The Alloy Orchestra)
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Case type:Snapper Case
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Notes:All shorts restored by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard).
"Easy Street" is the 1995 restoration with some new and rearranged intertitles.
The Monty Banks staring "Chasing Choo Choos" is the abridged two-reel version of "Play Safe". -
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Extras:The Films (with Play All) (137:12)
- "The Immigrant" (1917) (24:51)
- "The Adventurer" (1917) (23:24)
- "The Cure" (1917) (24:30)
- "Easy Street" (1917) (23:44) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard)
The films are sequenced in non-chronological order and authored as one continuous, chaptered programme titled the "Charlie Chaplin Festival" (137:12), as per their 1938 Van Beuren reissues.
Also available in the Charlie Chaplin Short Comedy Classics: The Complete Restored Essanay & Mutual Collection. -
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Extras:The Films (with Play All) (139:36)
- "The Count" (1916) (23:10)
- "The Vagabond" (1916) (26:18)
- "The Fireman" (1916) (25:21)
- "Behind the Screen" (1916) (24:04) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard)
The films are sequenced in non-chronological order and authored as one continuous, chaptered programme titled the "Charlie Chaplin Festival" (139:36), as per their 1938 Van Beuren reissues.
Also available in the Charlie Chaplin Short Comedy Classics: The Complete Restored Essanay & Mutual Collection. -
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Extras:The Films (with Play All) (135:33)
- "One A.M." (1916) (19:35)
- "The Pawnshop" (1916) (27:05)
- "The Floorwalker" (1916) (24:24)
- "The Rink" (1916) (23:43) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1995 restorations by Film Preservation Associates (David Shepard)
The films are sequenced in non-chronological order and authored as one continuous, chaptered programme titled the "Charlie Chaplin Festival" (135:33), as per their 1938 Van Beuren reissues.
Also available in the Charlie Chaplin Short Comedy Classics: The Complete Restored Essanay & Mutual Collection. -
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Extras:The Films
- "The Count" (25:11)
- "The Vagabond" (26:24)
- "The Fireman" (24:23)
- "Behind the Screen" (23:30)
"Charlie's White Elephant" 1916 cartoon (7:06)
"Bravo Charlot!" documentary (38:48)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin: 1915-1917 - 6 Volumes which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films.
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Extras:The Films
- "One A.M." (21:31)
- "The Pawnshop" (25:19)
- "The Floorwalker" (24:35)
- "The Rink" (23:59)
"Little Tich et ses 'Big Boots'" 1900 short starring Harry Relph (2:31)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin: 1915-1917 - 6 Volumes which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films.
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Extras:The Films
- "The Immigrant" (25:14)
- "The Adventurer" (23:47)
- "The Cure" (24:19)
- "Easy Street" (23:50)
"The Musical Marvel" 1917 short starring Ben Turpin (11:44)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin: 1915-1917 - 6 Volumes which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films.
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Extras:The Films
- "The Count" (25:11)
- "The Vagabond" (26:24)
- "The Fireman" (24:23)
- "Behind the Screen" (23:30)
"Charlie's White Elephant" 1916 cartoon (7:06)
"Bravo Charlot!" documentary (38:48)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an 8 page booklet in English and German.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin - Kurzefilme 1915-1917 which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "One A.M." (21:31)
- "The Pawnshop" (25:19)
- "The Floorwalker" (24:35)
- "The Rink" (23:59)
"Little Tich et ses 'Big Boots'" 1900 short starring Harry Relph (2:31)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an 8 page booklet in English and German.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin - Kurzefilme 1915-1917 which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "The Immigrant" (25:14)
- "The Adventurer" (23:47)
- "The Cure" (24:19)
- "Easy Street" (23:50)
"The Musical Marvel" 1917 short starring Ben Turpin (11:44)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an 8 page booklet in English and German.
Also part of the 6 disc Charlie Chaplin - Kurzefilme 1915-1917 which includes the Essanay films and the Mutual films. -
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Extras:DISCS ONE - THREE "The Essanay Comedies"
DISC FOUR
The Films
- "The Count" (25:11)
- "The Vagabond" (26:24)
- "The Fireman" (24:23)
- "Behind the Screen" (23:30)
"Charlie's White Elephant" 1916 cartoon (7:06)
"Bravo Charlot!" documentary (38:48)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45)
DISC FIVE
The Films
- "One A.M." (21:31)
- "The Pawnshop" (25:19)
- "The Floorwalker" (24:35)
- "The Rink" (23:59)
"Little Tich et ses 'Big Boots'" 1900 short starring Harry Relph (2:31)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45)
DISC SIX
The Films
- "The Immigrant" (25:14)
- "The Adventurer" (23:47)
- "The Cure" (24:19)
- "Easy Street" (23:50)
"The Musical Marvel" 1917 short starring Ben Turpin (11:44)
Bonus Trailers for "The Silent Era" Collection: Cyrano de Bergerac (1923), The Chaplin Essanay Comedies Volumes 1-3 (1915-1918), The Marriage Circle (1924); Nanook of the North (1922), The Chaplin Mutual Comedies Volumes 4-6 (1916-1917), The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (8:45) -
Subtitles:French, German (optional) for English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (orchestral scores by Michael Mortilla)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:The Films
- "Behind the Screen"
- "The Rink"
- "Easy Street"
- "The Cure"
- "The Immigrant"
- "The Adventurer"
Newsreel Footage of Chaplin on voyage back to UK
Interview with Carl Davis
Bios of Edna Purviance and Eric Campbell -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 5.1 (scores by Carl Davis)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2003 restorations by Film Preservation Associates and Photoplay Productions. The aspect ratio varies between 1.16:1 to 1.31:1 depending on the short (non-anamorphic.
Includes liner notes by Frank Scheide.
Although labeled "Volume 1" this set includes the latter 6 of the 12 Chaplin Mutual films. -
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Extras:The Films
- "The Floorwalker" (24:13)
- "The Fireman" (24:05)
- "The Vagabond" (26:02)
- "One A.M." (26:42)
- "The Count" (24:04)
- "The Pawnshop" (24:54)
Introduction by Paul Merton (6:34) -
Subtitles:English Intertitles
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Music Dolby Digital 5.1 (scores by Carl Davis)
Music Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (scores by Carl Davis) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2003 restorations by Film Preservation Associates and Photoplay Productions. The aspect ratio varies between 1.16:1 to 1.31:1 depending on the short (non-anamorphic). "One A.M." is tinted blue for the first 3:45, then tinted brown for the rest of the duration.
Includes liner notes by Frank Scheide.
Although labeled "Volume 2" this set includes the first 6 of the 12 Chaplin Mutual films. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US 90th Anniversary Edition has lengthy documentaries with proper NTSC transfers.
The identical French and German releases have a bonus film on each disc, though note the films are NTSC to PAL transfers.
The UK releases have an optional 5.1 track and exclusive extras.
Further information on the Chaplin Essanay films and their many releases can be found at Brenton Films' Charlie Chaplin Collectors’ Guide, Part 2. -
CUTS:
- R0 90th Anniversary Edition America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R0 Slapstick Masters America- Image Entertainment - "Easy Street" - 1995 restoration with some new and rearranged intertitles.
- R0 Volume 1 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R0 Volume 2 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R0 Volume 3 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts.
- R0 Volume 4 France- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R0 Volume 5 France- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R0 Volume 6 France- Arte Video - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R0 Volume 4 Germany- Icestorm - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R0 Volume 5 Germany- Icestorm - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R0 Volume 6 Germany- Icestorm - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R0 The Essanay and Mutual Comedies Holland- Living Colour Entertainment - No cuts (NTSC to PAL transfers).
- R2 Volume 1 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts.
- R2 Volume 2 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts.
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 11/07/17
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 12/10/20UPDATE LOG:
11/07/17: Initial entry.
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14/07/17: Added UKx2.
29/01/19: Added France x3.
28/07/19: Added US Slapstick Masters.
12/10/20: Added Holland.
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