| Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer | |
| Director: | George Albert Smith |
| Producer: | George Albert Smith |
| Starring: | Tom Green |
| Cinematography: | George Albert Smith |
| Studio: | G.A. Smith |
| Runtime: | 35 secs |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | Silent |
Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer (AKA: Comic Faces) is a 1897 British short silent comedy film, directed by George Albert Smith, featuring a man drinking a glass of beer whose face and hands become increasingly lively as a result. The 35-second, single-shot film shows comedian Tom Green, according to Bryony Dixon of BFIfilms, "performing what is known as a 'facial', that is a piece direct to camera showing changing facial expressions. The ability to get close up to the star was a great advantage that film had over the stage and early filmmakers were keen to exploit it."[1] [2]