Comedy Shorts

During the holidays, I like my wine and my comedy vintage...BarbBestBenchley

Have you seen these classic comedy films on DVD?After all, what’s more satisfying than reading Benchley? Viewing Benchley!By watching Robert Benchley in these clever and hilarious shorts, you can savor his impeccable comic timing, the subtlety of his understated humor, and the endearing sweetness of his nature.Benchley demonstrating How to Sleep. The short...The Warner Brothers Archive Collection RobertBenchley Shorts (30 Shorts 1935 - 1944) includes my favorites How To Sleep, An Evening Alone, and The Courtship of the Newt.The Paramount Comedy Shorts 1928-1942: Robert Benchley and the Knights of the Algonquin (1928) includes TheTreasurer’s Report and The Sex Life of the Polyp.“But… where can I find these precious DVDs?" you may ask.“Are they available for me to purchase?”Why, yes they are! No need to google it. Here’s the link:http://amzn.to/17B3cDmAlso, courtesy of (none other than) The Robert Benchley Society, here’s a comprehensive listing of Benchley books and DVDs:http://www.robertbenchley.org/shop/index.htmENJOY!Robert Benchley as most will remember him. 

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