Come help the Saps close out our 47th year! Saturday December 6 from 5:00 to 8:30 pm (Doors open 4:30) at First Lutheran Church of El Cajon, 867 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Donation is $10 per person and includes desserts. Kids 12 and under are free!
We'll start with a cartoon, "Ain't We Got Fun" (1937). Next is "There Ain't No Santa Claus" (1926). Charlie Chase wants a pricey watch for his wife, but his landlord wants the rent!
In "Come Clean" (1928), Stan and Ollie buy ice cream from Charlie Hall, then wind up bringing home Mae Busch!
"Big Business" is a long-time Saps favorite, especially when the music is provided by our own Russ Peck! The Boys try to sell a Christmas tree to James Finlayson...
After intermission, we'll show "Pirate Party on Catalina Isle" (1935), a stunning technicolor musical short. Next is "Any Old Port!"(1932). Featuring "Battling Laurel" in the boxing ring with much bigger opponent Walter Long! "Jackie Cooper's Christmas Party" (1931) is a fun look at MGM studios during their Golden Age. Many Our Gang stars are party guests!
Our finale is Laurel and Hardy in "This is Your Life" (1954). Stan and Ollie are surprised by Ralph Edwards... This is the only time our favorite duo appeared on live TV.
Be sure to sign up for the Sons of the Desert International Convention in San Diego, June 21-25, 2026. See Convention Chairman Dave Greim at our December 6 meeting to drop off your registration — bring your checkbooks and/or cash to pay Dave directly. You can donate or order convention shirts by emailing Dave at
am9saWUxMTZtbSB8IGFvbCAhIGNvbQ==. To register for the convention, see sonsfestsd2026.com.
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