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Just acquired 3 rare original prints.

1. Jack Frost - 1923 Roach Pollard 1R comedy directed by Charley Chase

2. No Vacancies - 1921 released 1923 Jack Duffy 2R (Title found)

3. Clunked on a Corner - 1929 Johnny Berkes & Vernon Dent 2R

Is JACK FROST the first reel, or the second?

Is JACK FROST the first reel, or the second?

It is a complete 1 reeler with original titles. It does not seem to be edited from a 2 reel short.

I think you may have a cut-down. Dave Stevenson included the first reel of JACK FROST as an extra on one of the "Snub & Marie" DVDs (SEX, LIES & 9.5mm), which you should check for comparison. At the very least, you have a usable ending.

I think you may have a cut-down. Dave Stevenson included the first reel of JACK FROST as an extra on one of the "Snub & Marie" DVDs (SEX, LIES & 9.5mm), which you should check for comparison. At the very least, you have a usable ending.

On further research, You are right. R2 has never been found, but this is complete in itself.

Congratulations! Presumably your digest print incorporates footage from the missing reel, and you have a true rarity. Great news for all Snub fans; what we lack in numbers we compensate for in enthusiasm.