
A four-film roundup of putty-nosed refugees from the music halls, Broadway, and circus rings. Bringing their hard-won and time-tested personas, make-ups, props, and gags with them, these established masters of live performance transferred their clown’s-eye view of the universe to film. Featuring the world-renowned favorites Karl Valentin, Harry Watson Jr., Toto, and Grock.
Piano accompaniment by Ben Model (November 25) and Shari Cummings (November 29). Program Approx. 90 min.
Karl Valentin Hochzeit (Karl Valentin’s Wedding). 1912. Germany
Print courtesy of The Austrian Film Museum
Outs and Ins. 1916. USA. Directed by Louis Myll
His Busy Day. 1918. USA. Directed by Hal Roach
Son premier film. 1926. France. Directed by Jean Kemm