Columbia Laff Hour

Columbia Laff Hour
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A Columbia Pictures feature, featuring 4 unedited shorts, released between 1947-1956, featuring Shemp Howard.
Release Date
1956-01-01
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Top selections from Columbia Pictures' greatest array of comedies
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