"Fiddlesticks" with Harry Langdon - new organ score

Harry Langdon tries his hand at being a professional bass fiddle player in this classic two-reel comedy. New musical score by Ben Model, recorded live in performance on the 2/8 Robert Morton theatre organ at the Egyptian Theatre in Boise, ID. Music copyright ©2012 by Ben Model, all rights reserved. Video sourced with permission from AllDay Entertainment, from the DVD set "The Harry Langdon Collection".
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FIDDLESTICKS - starring Harry Langdon; prod Mack Sennett, dir Harry Edwards, scr Arthur Ripley and Frank Capra; with Vernon Dent, Anna Dodge, Leo Sulky, Tiny Ward. 2 reels, rel 11/27/27.

[@michaelcerza871]

This was a great presentation of this classic Langdon comedy. I love the way Vernon Dent played the music teacher and the junk dealer. Harry Edwards was a wonderful director of Langdon films.

[@SeasonofshadowsLover]

I wish Harry's movie The Strong Man had a soundtrack more like this one. This is a wonderful short comedy of Harry's. Thank you so much for posting and I've enjoyed going through your channel. Keep up the great work, please :-)

[@firefly1933]

It's a truly charming film, Ben, and your score and performance enhanced it marvelously. Thanks for sharing.

[@jjshetler]

It was really cool to hear the audience reaction to the film. Thanks for putting this up, Ben!

[@lillinablue]

Special!
I do fell in love with all Harry Langdon's Artworks.
He makes you dream, laugh, cry and think about it.
Not ordinary at all. Amazing.

[@silentfilmmusic]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this film of Harry's, here on my YT channel. I've been a fan for decades and as much as he may be not be a fit for some people I'm delighted to hear about people like you who really "get" him.

[@lillinablue]

@@silentfilmmusic Thanks for your words. Thanks to you and everyone who uploads these wonderful, historical movies and allow us to deeply enjoy us!

[@Surebreon]

Adorable little short. Thank you so much for the upload!

[@silentfilmmusic]

Thanks!

[@silentfilmmusic]

I believe Lee Erwin recorded an organ score for "The Strong Man" but I'm pretty sure it's not on the current DVD of this film. Wish it was available.

[@silentfilmmusic]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brandonisaak998]

Great Job Ben !

[@fredblonder7850]

Whoa! That’s the same Vernon Dent who gained fame working as a foil for The Three Stooges.

[@lynnturman8157]

Somebody needs to show him how to carry a bass.

[@waderaney7]

Harry was great even though looking like Laurel !! Haha

[@sup3rkangkong]

that stereotypical jewish merchant LMFAO

[@mick62mick]

Ridiculously stupid, but very funny, rags-to-riches story!