Laurel and Hardy: Year One
1927 was the seminal year for Laurel & Hardy - that's when they came together, and their characters, relationship, and cinematic style were developed and cemented. To commemorate this momentous occasion Lobster Films and Flicker Alley embarked on a major restoration project of this first year of their teaming.
Scouring the world's film archives and collectors, they've created the most complete and best-looking versions. On tap for this show are the restorations of "The Second Hundred Years", "Do Detectives Think?", and "The Battle of the Century". The Silent Clowns Film Series is New York's longest-running regularly-scheduled silent film showcase.
After 25 years of presenting its programming in Manhattan, the series is delighted to be bringing its fun and laughs to Brooklyn, at the Cobble HIll Cinemas. The Silent Clowns Film Series presents both well-known titles and rarely-screened titles and rare prints to reach serious film buffs as well as families and new audiences.
Screenings feature live piano accompaniment by Ben Model with an introduction and Q&A by Model and film historian/author Steve Massa. More info about the series and its other program offerings can be found at www.silentclowns.org
