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Cinecon 46-The 46th edition of the Classic Film Festival played the Egyptian Theatre (American Cinematheque) September 2-6. For lovers of classic Hollywood, silent film and slapstick there is no better place to spend the Labor Day weekend. Film buffs, film collectors and collectors of memorabilia come from all over the country. A floor of the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel is devoted to dealers, all organized by Dan Schwartz (Movie Collectibles Etc.) The highlight of Schwartz’s collectibles at this years show was Fatty Arbuckle’s original make-up kit, which Schwartz bought from Eric Stogo who acquired it from Arbuckle’s first wife, Minta Durfee.…