Silent Movie Matinee: Beggars of Life
BEGGARS OF LIFE (1928) 82 minutes
In celebration of Louise Brooks' upcoming birthday, on November 14th, we present her best American film and dramatic role. She plays a young woman, who, in self-defense, kills her guardian when he tries to molest her. Pursued by the police, she disguises herself as a boy and joins a young hobo, played by Richard Arlen, as they try to ride freight-trains toward freedom, until confronted by a group of hoboes and the intimidating Oklahoma Red, played by Wallace Beery. Adapted from a book by Jim Tully, subtitled "A Hobo Autobiography," about his years as a road-kid. Directed by William A. Wellman, who had earlier directed the award-winning WINGS (1927).
With Live Piano Accompaniment by Bernie Anderson. Hosted & Curated by Ken Gordon.
Children under the age of six will not be admitted to this program.
Silent Movie Matinees are sponsored by Los Blancos and a generous anonymous donor.
