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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Items from the Scrapbook of Cosmo Brown

NOTE: I first published this post on August 12, 2010. I post it again today
in honor of the 99th birthday of Gene Kelly.

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(With Apologies to Betty Comden and Adolph Green)

I'm not at liberty to disclose how the following documents came into my possession. I think they pretty much speak for themselves.

Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1928







Los Angeles Times, March 28, 1928





 



 



 









 

 
 

 
 


















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8 comments:

  1. Caftan WomanAugust 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Now I can stop tossing and turning at night wondering...

    I am in awe of that "found" material. You have my utmost admiration.

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  2. DorianTBAugust 24, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Jim, this is the first time I've read, and I'm in love! "Items from the Scrapbook of Cosmo Brown" is a brilliant, wicked, cleverly-constructed piece of satire! Everyone who loves SINGIN' IN THE RAIN should read this. Heck, even everyone who hasn't seen SINGIN'... should read this, though seeing the movie first couldn't hurt! :-) Great post!

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  3. Grand Old MoviesAugust 24, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Of course, the REAL question is whether the whole thing was a conspiratorial set-up by Monumental Pictures to clear its payroll... BRAVO! splendid 'alternative' history! Brilliant, hilarious post!

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  4. Jim LaneAugust 24, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks, all! This little cache of letters and clippings really was an eye-opener for me. GOM, I think you may be on to something. Were you able to deduce the identity of Dora Bailey's informant at Monumental?

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  5. Kelli MarshallAugust 25, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    This is by far the most bizarre Singin' in the Rain-related material I've ever seen! Thanks for posting. Hope you don't mind that we're featuring it over at Gene Kelly Fans as well: http://genekellyfans.com/novelties/cosmo-scrapbook/

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  6. Jim LaneAugust 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Welcome, Kelli! And thanks for the link from your charming and extensive Gene Kelly site. I urge my readers to Check it out.

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  7. Kelli MarshallAugust 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    No problem! Also enjoyed your (extensive) posts on the Debbie Reynolds auction. What treasures!! :)

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  8. Kevin DeanyAugust 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Laugh out loud funny. Loved every one of them.

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