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Watch a selection of silent comedy shorts from MoMA's collection, followed by short videos made in response by some of today's finest comedians. Ron Magliozzi, Assistant Curator, Department of Film, along with his colleagues Steve Massa and Ben Model, have selected some "cruel and unusual" slapstick comedy shorts from the silent era that explore social, cultural, and political subjects in rude and shocking ways. PopRally has invited contemporary comedians to react with their own video creations. MoMA silent film accompanist Ben Model will be at the piano.

Comedian Max Silvestri will host this unique evening of historic shorts and comic creations by Nick Kroll, Joe Mande, Gabe & Jenny, ThunderAnt (Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein), You Look Nice Today, and more. A reception follows. Doors and bar open at 7:00; show starts promptly at 8:00.

Program:
Chasing the Chaser. 1925. Directed by Stan Laurel. Henpecked James Finlayson's suspicious wife hires a detective, played by female impersonator Fred Covert, to spy on him. Cameo by Fay Wray
Responses by ThunderAnt and Max Silvestri

Lizzies of the Field. 1924. Directed by Del Lord. Written by Mack Sennett. A wild car race chock full of bizarre automobile gags.
Responses by Nick Kroll and You Look Nice Today

The Knockout. 1923. USA. Hal Roach Studio. Directed by Len Power. This boxing picture is part of a series of silent era one-reelers featuring "The Dippy Do-Dads"—an all animal cast (dogs, monkeys, chickens, ducks etc)—complete with miniature sets.
Responses by Joe Mande and Gabe & Jenny

PopRally would like to thank Grolsch and GuS - Grown-up Soda.