The Third Hamptons International Film Festival

Archival Presentations

All of this year's archival screenings will be the first public theatrical showings of newly restored works, brought to you in glorious new prints courtesy of American Movie Classics, MOMA and NYWIFT.
Our presentations of restored films by women directors are dedicated to the memory of IDA LUPINO.

F E A T U R E S

SHERLOCK JUNIOR
Director: Buster Keaton,
USA, 1924,
Silent.
Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Ward Crane, Joseph Keaton.

One of Buster Keaton's most enjoyable films, this fast-moving, gag-filled comedy revolves around a film projectionist, unjustly accused of stealing a watch, who dreams of being a great detective. Special Presentation with eight piece orchestra - courtesy of American Movie Classics. 45 min
FRI, 10/20, 7:30PM, GUILD HALL

TOO WISE WIVES
Director: Lois Weber,
USA, 1921,
Silent.,
Cast: Claire Windsor, Louis Calhem, Mona Lisa, Phillips Smalley.

TWO WISE WIVES offers a satirical look at society and woman's role within it as "wife". The issue is examined through the relationship between two contrasting married couples, one rich, the other richer. Marie, wife of David Graham, is so devoted to her husband that he begins to tire of her attentions. Sara Daly, a former sweetheart of David's who has selfishly married for wealth, plots to lure him away from Marie by means of a secret letter begging him to see her alone. Her deception is uncovered and David reaffirms his love for Marie. 79 min
FRI, 10/20, 1:15PM, GUILD HALL

SHORT FILMS

FRIDAY, 10120, 10:30AM, GUILD HALL

MATRIMONY'S SPEED LIMIT
Director: Alice Guy-BIache,
USA, 1913,
Silent,
Cast: Fraunie Fraunholz, Marian Swayne.

Unaware that he is manipulated by his fiancee, a young businessman receives a telegram informing him that he must marry before noon in order to inherit a fortune. Failing to locate his fiancee, the young gentleman realizes he has but minutes to carry off the challenge. Thus, he embarks on a farcical race against the clock, seeking the hand of his betrothed or, alternatively, any other woman he might happen to encounter. Coincidence leads to a happy resolution to his dilemma.
14 min

A HOUSE DIVIDED
Director: Alice Guy-Blache,
USA, 1913,
Silent,
Cast: Marian Swayne, Fraunie Fraunholz.

In this comic view of marital relations and divorce, a husband and wife become unjustly convinced of each other's infidelity. However, in the face of an upcoming family visit, the estranged couple, for appearance's sake, agree to "live separately together" by signing a contract prepared by "a friend of the family - the lawyer."
13 min

HOW MEN PROPOSE
Produced by Lois Webber,
USA, 1913,
Silent.
Cast: Margarita Fischer, Chester Barnett.

In this anecdotal comedy of reversed gender expectations, a woman conducts research for her article about male courtship rituals. In doing so, she playfully dupes three gentlemen suitors. The film probably possessed explanatory inter-titles that are missing from the surviving print, but the staging and gestures carry the story.
20 min