Vintage movie poster for "A Gentleman of Paris," featuring Adolphe Menjou's name prominently and artistic silhouettes of dancers and social scenes.

Adolphe Menjou: Gentleman of the Screen: A Gentleman of Paris

classified PG

part of Slapstick Festival 2026

Film

Thu 5 Feb 2026 11:30

Director
Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Details
65 mins, 1928, USA

Join film historian and writer Andrew Kelly to celebrate the elegance and effortless sophistication of Adolphe Menjou, one of Hollywood’s most debonair leading men.

In A Gentleman of Paris (1927), Menjou stars as a suave boulevardier whose philandering ways finally catch up with him in this stylish and witty romantic farce. Filled with sharp visual humour, exquisite Parisian detail and Menjou’s trademark charm, it’s an example of late silent-era sophistication.

This screening offers a rare chance to see Menjou’s artistry at its peak and proof, if it was needed, that silent comedy could be as refined as it was funny. 

With live piano from John Sweeney. 


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