Silent Clowns Film Series: Her Sister From Paris (1925)

During the 1920’s the Talmadge sisters were the movie equivalent of the twin masks of theatre – Norma being the dramatic diva, and Constance the comedienne. Having started her career as a teenager in Vitagraph’s Brooklyn studio, Connie became one of the most popular players of the day in features such as Dulcy (1923) and The Duchess of Buffalo (1926). Never taking herself seriously, Her Sister from Paris (1925) is a deftly played farce with a young Ronald Colman as Connie’s co-star and sparring partner. Since many of her films are lost or unavailable, her talents have been neglected, so this program gives us the opportunity and pleasure to highlight her work.

Our extra added attraction is the equally overlooked Wanda Wiley in her two-reeler A Thrilling Romance (1926).

With live piano accompaniment by Ben Model.

The Silent Clowns Film Series is New York City’s longest-running regularly-scheduled showcase for classic silent film comedy. Our screenings have been presented in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The Silent Clowns Film Series is dedicated to presenting silent movies with live musical accompaniment to audiences of all ages, in order to preserve the experience of silent cinema. We produce silent film shows at a variety of venues.

Over the past 28 years, we have presented monthly, year-round showings of the silent movies of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Harold Lloyd, and many others, all with live musical accompaniment by Ben Model and other accomplished pianists. Our shows are programmed and hosted by Model and film historian Steve Massa, who introduce the films and hold Q&As after each screening. Our programs are geared to classic film fans as well as to families. The Silent Clowns Film Series is supported by New York State Council on the Arts and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.