Louise Brooks films throughout May in Yorkshire, UK

The Yorkshire Silent Film Festival in Yorkshire, England will be screening two Louise Brooks films throughout the month of May, as part of their regular series of silent film programming. More information HERE. Each screening will feature live musical accompaniment!

Beggars of Life will be shown on May 12, 16, 18, and 22

Dir. William Wellman. USA, 1928, 81 mins, certificate U

After escaping her violent stepfather, Nancy (Louise Brooks) disguises herself as a  boy and goes on the run. She meets a kindly drifter and together they ride the rails through stunning American landscapes. Alternately action-packed and lyrical, and with a nail-biting final scene set atop a speeding train, Beggars of Life is an American classic. [Here is a link to Beggars of Life: A Companion to the 1928 Film on amazon.co.uk -- which is described as "A great companion to go with the film" and "a very fine and informative small book."]

On May 12 and 16, the film will be accompanied by Elizabeth-Jane Baldry (harp)

On May 18 and 22, the film will be accompanied by Jonny Best (piano), Jacqui Wicks (ukeleke/voice), Seonaid Mathieson (violin)

AND, the rarely seen silent version of Prix de beaute will be shown on May 26 (with musical accompaniment to be announced)

Dir: Augusto Genino, Italy, 1929/1930, 1hr 53m
The luminous Louise Brooks stars as a French typist whose life is turned upside down when she wins a beauty contest in San Sebastián. If you’ve loved Brooks in Pandora’s Box or Beggars of Life, this is a rare opportunity to see Cineteca Bologna's beautiful restoration of this unusual and beguiling film.