Netherlands Silent Film Festival
SLAPSTICK SATURDAY
Admission fee: € 17,50
Saturday 13 January 2024
PROGRAMME
SLAPSTICK SATURDAY
TIME
20:30u
VENUE
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
PRICE
€ 17,50
MUSICI
Meg Morley (piano), Bart Soeters (bass guitar), Frank van der Star (drums) & Daan van den Hurk (piano)
ABOUT
Slapstick Saturday is an annual tribute to the grandmasters of comedy from the silent film era. Not only will laughter abound on this evening, but it also proves that comedy is a true art form. This year's main feature is one of Buster Keaton's most iconic films, THE CAMERAMAN (1928). A film that served as a model of perfect comedy writing for many years. It was the last film for which Keaton had (largely) retained creative control, adding a touch of tragedy to its place in cinematic history.
Before the intermission, we'll witness the first film released under Keaton's complete direction: ONE WEEK (1920), This film is not only a technical tour de force by Keaton himself but also showcases the acrobatic skills of his co-star, Sybil Seely, who matches him move for move; Mabel Normand in SHOULD MEN WALK HOME (1927) and a short film from the NASTY WOMEN COLLECTION.
The films will be live musically accompanied by Daan van den Hurk (piano), Meg Morley (piano), Bart Soeters (bass) and Frank van der Star (drums).
This year the Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is the venue location for the Slapstick Saturday.
FILM CREDITS
Credits THE CAMERAMAN
Director: Edward Sedgwick
Year: 1928
Production Country: United States
Cast: Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold Goodwin, Harry Gribbon, Sidney Bracy
Duration: 67 min
Credits ONE WEEK
Director: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Year: 1920
Production Country: United States
Cast: Buster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts
Duration: 19 min
Credits SHOULD MEN WALK HOME?
Director: Leo McCarey
Year: 1927
Production Country: United States
Cast: Mabel Normand, Eugene Pallette, Oliver Hardy
Duration: 26 min