Fri 23 Jan

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Fri 23 Jan  1800hrs  Watershed
Dir: Harry Edwards  USA 1926  62 mins

In Harry Langdon's first feature film, Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, a young man goes West - on foot. Very popular with audiences on its release, this movie established Langdon as a screen funnyman comparable in stature to Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd and provided a very early major screen role for Harry's love interest (Betty) Joan Crawford. This screening will be introduced by passionate Langdon fan - triple Oscar®-winning winning animator Richard Williams. The film is delightful discovery from one of silent comedy's finest 'lost clowns' presented here with live piano accompaniment.

Watershed Box Office (0117) 927 5100

Paul Merton's Silent Comedy Gala featuring Our Hospitality  U
Fri 23 Jan  2000hrs  Colston Hall
 
Slapstick 2009’s Comedy Gala of classic silent comedy, laughter and entertainment is once again hosted by Paul Merton who will present the world première of a new live improvised “score “ to Buster Keaton’s comedy of errors Our Hospitality (1923) by The Prima Vista Social Club, a five-piece ensemble of the finest musicians for silent cinema in Europe. Keaton’s comic genius is evident throughout this boisterous satire of family feuds and Southern codes of honour, featuring some brilliant sight gags and a hilarious train journey. The evening will also include a selection of Paul’s favourite short comedies including Liberty (1929), Laurel & Hardy’s classic caper, which sees the pair on the run from the law.

Fee: £15.00 full / £12.00 concessions and Bristol Silents members
To book, contact Colston Hall Box Office on 0117 922 3686 or visit colstonhall.org