REMINDER: In person / in theatre screenings of films featuring Louise Brooks are few and far between these days. But happily, one of the actress' best films will be shown a few days from today.
On Sunday, December 27th, Beggars of Life (1928) starring Louise Brooks, Richard Arlen, and Wallace Beery will be shown at the Wilton Town Hall Theatre in Wilton, New Hampshire. Admission is free though a $10.00 donations are encouraged to defray expenses - this special event will feature live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. More information may be found HERE.
The theatre description of the film reads: "Classic late silent drama starring Louise Brooks as a train-hopping hobo who dresses like a boy to survive. After escaping her violent stepfather, Nancy (Brooks) befriends kindly drifter Jim (Richard Arlen). They ride the rails together until a fateful encounter with the blustery Oklahoma Red (Wallace Beery) and his rambunctious band of hoboes, leading to daring, desperate conflict on top of a moving train."
For those thinking of attending, here are the theatre's Covid 19 rules:
If you are coughing or have any symptoms of cold or illness, STAY HOME!
Note the staggered start times of the movies. Plan to arrive earlier than in the past to allow for hand sanitizing and temperature checks. Social distancing must be maintained in the ticket/concession area. Showing up 5 minutes before the film starts is not a good idea!
Temperature checks will be conducted while purchasing your ticket.
Social Distancing is required ANYWHERE in the building. Be considerate of others, especially while in the Ticket and Concession area.
Seating capacity is reduced and is not reserved or blocked. YOU are responsible for Social Distancing within the Theatre. Arrive early to get your spot. Be considerate of others.
Masks/Face Coverings are required (and not provided by the theatre) when moving within the building and STRONGLY SUGGESTED while seated.
Please wash your hands at the Hand Sanitizer Station in the Lobby.
The theatre reserves the right to re-seat you, or ask you to leave if you are not complying with the rules, to maintain a safe experience for the other patrons.
Can't make this New Hampshire event? Want to learn more about Louise Brooks and Beggars of Life? My book, Beggars of Life: A Companion to the 1928 Film,
as well as the DVD / Blu-ray of the film from
Kino Lorber, are the perfect compliment to one another. And what's
more, the DVD, featuring the best copy of the film available
anywhere as well as the lively Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra score, also
includes an informative audio commentary by your's truly!
My 106-page book on Beggars of Life looks at the film
Oscar-winning director William Wellman thought his finest silent movie.
Based on Jim Tully’s bestselling book of hobo life—and filmed by Wellman
the year after he made Wings (the first film to win the Best Picture
Oscar), Beggars of Life is a riveting drama about an orphan girl
(played by Louise Brooks) who kills her abusive stepfather and flees
the law. She meets a boy tramp (leading man Richard Arlen), and
together they ride the rails through a dangerous hobo underground ruled
over by Oklahoma Red (future Oscar winner Wallace Beery). Beggars of Life showcases Brooks in her best American silent—a film the Cleveland
Plain Dealer described as “a raw, sometimes bleeding slice of life.”
This first ever study of Beggars of Life includes more than 50 little seen images, and a foreword by actor and author William Wellman,
Jr. (the director's son).
If you haven't purchased a copy of either the
book or the DVD / Blu-ray, why not do so
today? Each is an essential addition to your Louise Brooks collection.
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