One Big Happy by Rick Detorie for January 12, 2022

I would have guessed Veronica Lake.

Cloche hat…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloche_hat?wprov=sfla1

They are so funny! Zazu, LOL I studied her in Film History class in college.

If you ever see a movie or TV show rerun with Zasu Pitts, watch her hands. Nobody ever acted more brilliantly with their hands.

I bet Grandma vants to be alone!

Many years ago, I was watching a Phillies game. For some reason, the announcers were talking about movie stars from the past. Color man Richie Ashburn mentioned Zasu Pitts. Except he Freudian Slipped on her last name. Said it with a T instead of a P. Classic.

Grandpa to the rescue. That bit was going nowhere.

Wonderful nonsense!

ZaSu!

Wasn’t that a song by the Carpenter’s? ♪ ♫ …Cloche to you… ♫ ♪ ;-)

Zasu Pitts and Thelma Todd were a terrific comedy team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4-vGmbK9QE

Besides her hand actions, there is the weepy forlorn look. Later perfected by actress Danica McKellar, as Winnie Cooper, in The Wonder Years.

Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Mary Pickford

where is Bill Kennedy when you need him

The revolving door gag with the ladder is excellent visual comedy acting.

Let’s hear it for Zaz !