Here's a nice print of "The Silent Partner," a 1955 episode of the TV series Screen Directors Playhouse, which was one of the last things the Hal Roach Studio produced. It was directed and co-written by George Marshall, who honed his craft working on the Roach lot with Laurel and Hardy before becoming an important director elsewhere.
"The Silent Partner" stars Buster Keaton, Joe E. Brown and frequent Roach player Zasu Pitts. You'll also see a lot of familiar character actors including Jack Elam, Jack Kruschen, Evelyn Ankers, Percy Helton and Charles Horvath. Enjoy…
