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Slapstick stages centenary screening of one of the funniest films ever made
Bespectacled Harold Lloyd was one of the biggest stars of the early silent movie era and became renowned for performing most of his own stunts. His greatest triumph came in 1923 with the release of the brilliant action romcom Safety Last!, whose climactic clock-hanging stunt has often been imitated and parodied – although clever use of camera angles means that it wasn’t quite as dangerous as it appears.
100 years to the day since the film premiered in Hollywood – on April Fool’s Day, no less – Bristol’s Slapstick Festival of classic and silent screen comedy is putting on a special anniversary screening at St. George’s. This features live musical accompaniment from the Stephen Horne Trio, led by the acclaimed silent film accompanist and composer Stephen Horne.
Video introductions will also be supplied by Lloyd’s granddaughter Suzanne and Oscar-winning stuntman Vic Armstrong, who has doubled for the likes of Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and Roger Moore on films in the Indiana Jones, James Bond, and Star Wars series.
Tickets are on sale now. Go here to bag yours.
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