Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Comic Faces - Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer . Michael . Brooke . BFI Screenonline Database . 2011-04-24 .
  2. Web site: Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer (1897) . Bryony . Dixon . BFIfilms YouTube channel . 2011-04-24 .