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4pm SILENT COMEDY DOUBLE BILL Douglas MacLean: Bell Boy 13 (1923)

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Silent Comedy Double Bill

Douglas MacLean: Bell Boy 13 (1923)  

Dir: William A. Seiter US 44mins


Douglas MacLean was a popular leading man in comedy features all through the 1920s. So successful were his films that he became his own producer. Although often overlooked today, Ben Model’s restorations of some of MacLean’s rediscovered features have done much to reclaim his standing as an excellent silent comic performer. This screening of Bellboy 13 (1923) comes ‘by popular demand’ following the success of our screening of Just A Minute (1921) at Slapstick 2020. A rare chance to see MacLean in action again, in one of his finest and funniest films.


Screening from a restored 2k Scan from the only known remaining 16mm copy.


Plus: Charley Chase in Dog Shy (1926) Dir: Leo McCarey


The dapper Chase stars in a classic two-reeler comedy which will be screening in a new 2K scan of the Library of Congress’ preservation from 35mm.


Ben Model accompanies both films live on the piano from New York with introductions from Steve Massa.


This film is not BBFC Certificated. The festival team suggest parental guidance


Images from Ben Model and Museum of Modern Art Film Stills Archive. 


Tickets:


  • Virtual Admission £6

If you can afford to, please book this ticket, our usual rate; this allows us to help run the festival, provide the content and make ends meet during these challenging times.


  • Slapstick Champion £10

This rate, if you have the means, will help support Slapstick and our ongoing programme along with subsidising concession tickets, for those who otherwise could not afford to attend.


  • Young Person, ages 16-29 £3

 Continuing our efforts to encourage younger audiences to discover the screen comedy greats of the past


  • Covid Impact £3

We know these times are exceptional, so this special low price is for those on low or no pay due to the pandemic!


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