
A performer and director whose career spanned the silent era, Marcel Perez is the missing link of transatlantic comedy. This program charts his work from his beginnings in France and Italy and continues to the US, where he busily continued to refine the basics until 1928.
Piano accompaniment by Makia Matsumura (November 26) and Ben Model (December 1). Program Approx. 80 min.
The Near-sighted Cyclist. 1907. France
Robinet troppo amato da sua moglie (Robinet Is Too Much Loved by His Wife). 1912. Italy. Directed by Marcel Perez
Madamigella Robinet (Miss Tweedledum). 1913. Italy. Directed by Marcel Perez
Amore pedestre (Love Afoot). 1914. Italy. Directed by Marcel Perez
Can You Beat It? 1919. USA. Directed by Marcel Perez
Sweet Daddy. 1921. USA. Directed by Marcel Perez