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Projecting the Archive: Charlie Chaplin Keystone Restorations
NFT3 6.20 20 February
The BFI National Archive presents four newly restored Chaplin Keystone comedies which perfectly illustrate the adventurous experimentation of Chaplin the stage star in his transition to screen genius. The Star Boarder is a bawdy tale involving a mischievous lad with a camera catching the grown-ups in compromising positions. The Face on the Bar-room Floor is a rare venture into burlesque; The Fatal Mallet is more traditional Keystone fare with the lovely Mabel Normand; and The Knockout is an energetic Arbuckle vehicle in which Chaplin makes a short but brilliant cameo appearance.
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Past Events
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Silent Movie Weekend
Esteemed conductor and composer Carl Davis chose to celebrate his 70th birthday with a special weekend starring the three geniuses of silent comedy, with live soundtracks provided by the CBSO.
Keystone screenings at the Cinema Ritrovato festival in Bologna
The latest batch of restored Keystone films from the Chaplin Project were screened to enthusiastic audiences at Europe's premiere film restoration festival. 6 and 7 of July 2006.
Chaplin in Leicester Square
Screenings of feature length films and shorts, children's workshops, competitions and street entertainment, Chaplin style. Sunday 23 April 2006.
The Charles Chaplin Conference
The bfi, in association with the University of Southampton and the London College of Communication, held a major conference on the work and worldwide cultural influence of Charles Chaplin. 21-24 July 2005.
London Chaplin Festival: free screenings
To coincide with the Charles Chaplin conference, the London Charlie Chaplin Festival organised a series of free London screenings and walking tours. 15-23 July 2005.
Gala screening of Chaplin's Limelight
As part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary, the NFT held a gala screening of the newly restored print of Charlie Chaplin's Limelight. 25 October 2002
