Best friends and rivals in love!
Clarence Brown directs a smouldering love triangle drama for the ages in this steamy tale of tragic romance starring a trio of silent era screen icons: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert and Lars Hanson (aka Lars Handsome!). Leo and Ulrich, lifelong best friends, fall unknowingly for the same woman, and are caught in an impossible dilemma between friendship and infatuation.
This swooning drama was Greta Garbo’s third American picture and secured her place in Hollywood’s starry firmament. Known for its stunning ‘horizontal’ and intimate love scenes, this picture had deeper drama than that witnessed on-screen. Two of the leads - Garbo and Gilbert - were swept up in a passionate romance throughout filming, and their chemistry radiates in every scene they share. There’s a reason John Gilbert was coined ‘The Great Lover’!
This evening’s HippFest Taste of Silents presentation will feature live accompaniment by internationally celebrated silent film musician and composer: Stephen Horne.
Reel Love
Ever dreamed of finding your soulmate in silent film form? Or just getting started and unsure which flick to fall for? Before tonight’s screening, take a moment to fill out a short Silent Film Matchmaking questionnaire. Based on your answers, our Taste of Silents Celluloid Cupids will suggest your perfect silent-era film match. Whether you're sweet on slapstick or swoon for a melodrama, we’ll pair you with a reel romance sure to steal your heart, and get you ready for your next, picture-perfect date night.
Doors: from 18:30
Dress code: Garbo and Gilbert glamour encouraged but not essential
Cafe/Bar: the Hippodrome cafe bar will be open from 18:30 serving themed cocktails
Dir. Clarence Brown | USA | 1926 | N/C 12A | English intertitles
Running Time: 1hr 52m + intro (captioned)
With: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lars Hanson
Performing Live: Stephen Horne (piano, flute)
Special Multi-Ticket Deal: Pre-book for all three Taste of Silents in-person screenings for just £36 (£30 concession). No booking fees!
Get on board! We have organised a Taste of Silents shuttle bus between Linlithgow train station and the Hippodrome (pre-booking essential, journey time approx. 15 mins.) to help you travel to Bo’ness on public transport. Tickets £3.50 per person each way. Under 26-years-old GO FREE (limited availability / proof of age must be shown at the Hippodrome on arrival/departure), please book using code: TOS25BUS.
Sat 20 Sep
Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.
Dates & Times
Saturday, 20 Sep 25 at 19:30 PM to 19:30 PM | Hippodrome | Book |
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