Buster Keaton is at his hilarious best in this buddy comedy… co-starring Brown Eyes the cow!

A poor young man, known only as “Friendless” (Keaton), sells the last of his belongings and travels West seeking work at a cattle ranch. Struggling to fit in with his fellow workers, he bonds with a beautiful cow named “Brown Eyes” (playing herself). When Brown Eyes is chosen for slaughter, Friendless will do anything he can to save her.

This HippFest Taste of Silents 2025 screening will feature live piano accompaniment by acclaimed silent film musician, and HippFest regular: Mike Nolan.

Howdy partners!

Saddle up for a great afternoon’s entertainment featuring a family-friendly pre-show ‘Horns on the Bull’ game (think Tail on the Donkey, but with horns and a bull!). Claim your sheriff sticker prize, have your photograph taken with our VIC (Very Important Cow) and enjoy a free dairy-cow ice cream, courtesy of our screening partner Mackies*. Yee Ha!

*One per customer. Limited stock, first come, first served.

Doors: from 14:15

Dress code: cowhand theme encouraged, but not essential!

Dir. Buster Keaton | USA | 1925 | b&w | N/C U | English Intertitles| 1h 23m + intro

With: Buster Keaton, Howard Truesdale, Kathleen Myers, Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle

Performing live: Mike Nolan (piano)

Images: courtesy of Park Circus/Cohen

Special Multi-Ticket Deal: Pre-book for all three in-person Taste of Silents screenings for just £36 (£30 concession). No booking fees!