Better Luck Next Time - DVD release!

In 2005 we produced a 34 minute silent film entitled, "Better Luck Next Time"

Reminiscent of the works of Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin, "Better Luck Next Time" is a black and white silent film about a boy who goes to any and every length to try and return a case to its rightful owner. Constantly encountering opposition on every side - he is determined to stop at nothing.

This is a fun family movie with a lot of slapstick physical comedy - think Keystone Cops.

The concept of the film was largely inspired by silent film actor and star, Harold Lloyd.
This film was actually shot over a seven month period and in all four seasons of the year!!!
And with nearly 40 people acting in close to 200 differnet rolls, "Better Luck Next Time" marked our largest production to date!
Accompanying the slapstick comedy you'll enjoy a full musical score by famed ragtime muscian, Scott Joplin.

One of the highlights of the film was showcasing the Milwaukee Road 261 steam locomotive!

Built in 1944, we filmed the restored locomotive in 2004 during the "Grad Excursion" as it passed through our town.
It was a historical event and also inspired the making of "Better Luck Next Time."



(Famous shot from the Police Force chase scene.)


(Prodution still of the chase scene with the Model-T Ford and an ancient Scwhinn Bicycle. We almost weren't able to shoot these scenes at all. For it rained all morning on the only day we could film with the Model-T Ford. But then, by the afternoon, the sun came out and it was a beautiful day!)

During the production of the film, we had a lot of fun, and laughed a lot!

Now, you can purchase and enjoy "Better Luck Next Time" in crisp full DVD quality! Along with Special features including all the extras!

Go "behind the scenes" with us in the "Out-Takes" and once again laugh with us, as you watch some of what was originally left on the cutting room floor... the humorous mishaps, funny business, and much, much more, from the making of "Better Luck Next Time!"

Total the DVD is aprrox. 50 minutes long!