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(1928, King Vidor) Marion Davies’ movie diva Patricia Pepoire, née just plain Peggy Pepper, aided by pal William Haines, sends up real-life rival Gloria Swanson, in Vidor’s hilarious inside-Hollywood comedy, featuring cameos by the greatest movie stars of the 20s, including a memorable encounter with a clean-shaven Charlie Chaplin. 35mm print courtesy Library of Congress. Approx. 82 min.

Playing as part of Steve Sterner Selects…., a 12-film series celebrating Film Forum’s longtime piano accompanist/composer Steve Sterner’s 35th anniversary playing for silent movies

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