06 November 1927 9 mins
Mathusalem (or Methuselah) is a 1922 play by Ivan Goll, considered a precursor of the theater of the absurd. The 1927 run of the play saw five sequences-- some of Jean Painlevé's earliest film work-- projected against a backdrop of white clouds.
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France 06 November 1927
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Antonin Artaud and Jean Painlevé made these cinematic shorts to be interspersed with a theatrical performance in 1927. Here is the famous scene in which ...
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20 February 1927
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23 August 1927
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31 December 1927
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05 September 1927
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22 May 1927
When his master is attacked and left speechless, Ranger is held responsible. On the lam from the Law, the canine hero links up with telegrapher Bill Brady and Bill's girlfriend Helen Meadows.
15 January 1927
Lane plays two roles: Grand Duke Algy Horseradish De Ketchup of Worcestershire and Newsboy White. The newsboy is hired by Elmer Éclair (played by Lane's younger brother, Walter Lupino) to impersonate the Duke for unstated reasons, and to attend a house party at the Smalls (a last name that leads to several puns) in the Duke's stead.
19 March 1927
Attracted by his wealth, avaricious Germaine marries D'Artois, then leaves him for a more sophisticated man.
13 February 1927
At a magic show put on by Blondini the magician, a member of the audience is invited up to participate.
20 February 1927
Wimpy sailor boy Billy Epsom has just arrived from New Guinea with a guinea pig in a box for his sweetheart.
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