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06 June 2025 Anères (France)
Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: Tribute to Billy Bevan
Musicians from the festival... conducted by Aidje Tafial - Festival venue
Program Info: A real pike dog (Nip and Tuck) by Roy Del Ruth with Billy Bevan, Harry Gribbon 1923 / United States / 24' / DCP / French subtitles
The Crazy Race (Lizzies of the Field) by Del Lord with Billy Bevan, Andy Clyde 1924 / United States / 20' / DCP / French subtitles
Oscar plays the trombone (Muscle Bound Music) by Alf Goulding with Billy Bevan, Natalie Kingston 1926 / United States / 17' / DCP / French subtitles
Billy Bevan, master of pranks and king of the absurd, left his mark on silent cinema with performances as eccentric as they were unforgettable. With his trademark mustache and mischievous stare, he brought to life worlds where the laws of logic seemed suspended. His short films are full of offbeat situations, slapstick humor, and unpredictable stunts, where a simple stroll can turn into hilarious chaos. In Billy Bevan's world, nothing is ever predictable: everyday objects transform into unexpected gag props, whirling chases defy logic, and mundane situations
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