The Kennington Bioscope is a regular cinema event featuring live accompaniment to silent films that takes place at the Cinema Museum.

We start our new season with Beggars of Life (1928), directed by William A. Wellman, from the autobiography by Jim Tully and play by Maxwell Anderson, with cinematography by Henry W. Gerrard.

The film features Wallace Beery and Richard Arlen as hobos, and Louise Brooks as a young woman who dresses as a young man and flees the law. The film is notable for its portrayal of societal outcasts and the struggles of the homeless. It’s a blend of drama and adventure, offering insights into the desperation and challenges faced by those living on the fringes of society.

The screening will feature the film’s theme song entitled Beggars of Life which was composed by J. Keirn Brennan and Karl Hajos.

Live piano accompaniment for Beggars of Life will be by Neil Brand.

Silent film with intertitles which may be suitable for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Tickets & Pricing

£7. Seats are limited, so please arrive early or request an invitation using the email kenbioscope@gmail.com.