Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: Tribute to Harry "Snub" Pollard

Join the Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères for a delightful tribute to the comedic genius of Harry "Snub" Pollard! This program showcases a curated selection of short films starring the master of American burlesque, offering a hilarious and unforgettable journey into the world of silent comedy. Experience the charm of Harold Lloyd and Frank Terry's "My friend the neighbour (Just neighbours)" (1919), followed by Hal Roach's wonderfully silly "I’m On My Way" (1919). Then, glide into laughter with Alf Goulding’s “Let’s go skating!(The High Rollers)” (1921). Finally, witness the inventive absurdity of Charles Parrott’s “Harry is not bored (Penny in the Slot)” (1921) and Hugh Fay’s “Beaucitron inventor (It’s a Gift)” (1923). As film historian Jean-Jacques Couderc notes, Pollard’s films thrive on limitless, nonsensical situations, where invention is not about escaping peril, but about unleashing a cascade of wonderfully bizarre gags that defy reality. Prepare for an evening of poetic, gratuitous, and utterly hilarious silent film comedy! French subtitles are included.