It's the Old Army Game, starring Louise Brooks and W.C. Fields, screens in Indiana on Sept. 27

It seems as though the world can't get enough of Louise Brooks, as there are multiple screening of her films scheduled for the fall all across the United States and Europe. Here is one I just heard about.... It's the Old Army Game (1926), starring W.C. Fields and Louise Brooks, will be shown this Saturday, September 27th at Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St. in Noblesville, Indiana. 

The showing of It's the Old Army Game will feature a live piano score by Roger Lippincott. And what's more, admission is free, and complimentary popcorn and beverages will be served! Doors open at 7 p.m., and showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Louise Brooks and W. C. Fields in It's the Old Army Game

This screening is put on by the Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission and sponsored by the Lacy Arts Building, who have a Vintage Film Series which runs throughout the year. This year's series includes silent films with Douglas Fairbanks, Anna May Wong, Lon Chaney, Buster Keaton and Indiana's own Ken Maynard. More information on the series can be found HERE.

I wondered, had It's the Old Army Game been shown in Noblesville when the film was first released? YES, it was shown at the now demolished, 800 seat Wild Opera House for two days in June, 1926. Also on the bill was a chapter from a serial, The Radio Detective. Admission was 25 cents for the balcony, 35 cents for the main floor, and 10 cents for children (no matter where they sat).

I paged through the local Noblesville Daily Ledger, but could not find any sort of review or article. BTW: back in 1926, Noblesville had another venue for films, the Olympic Theater, which was then showing The Eagle, a Rudolph Valentino film.

More information about this celebrated W.C. Fields film can be found on the acclaimed and recently expanded It's the Old Army Game (filmography page) on the Louise Brooks Society website. 

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