Silent Comedy Double Bill
The Garage (1920) + The Battle of the Century (1927)

Sat, Apr 5, 25 11:00AM
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Join us for a delightful family evening featuring two classic silent film comedies filled with timeless humor. Enjoy Buster Keaton and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle in The Garage (1920), followed by Laurel and Hardy’s legendary pie fight in The Battle of the Century (1927).
Artists
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Sierra Madre Playhouse, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
About
The Garage takes audiences inside a small-town firehouse where Buster Keaton and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle play bumbling mechanics and volunteer firefighters. Their chaotic antics—from slapstick car repairs to a hilariously disastrous fire rescue—showcase their impeccable physical comedy and comedic timing. Keaton’s signature deadpan expression and Arbuckle’s high-energy performance make this short film a masterclass in silent-era humor.
In The Battle of the Century, Laurel and Hardy set off one of the most famous slapstick sequences in film history. What starts as a boxing match soon escalates into a record-breaking pie fight, involving hundreds of pies and an ever-growing cast of unsuspecting victims. The film’s extravagant mayhem and perfectly timed gags highlight the duo’s genius and cement this short as one of the greatest comedies of all time.
These two films exemplify the creativity and innovation of early Hollywood comedy, proving that great humor transcends time. Experience the magic of silent cinema as it was meant to be seen—on the big screen, with an audience, sharing laughter together.