| Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer | |
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Screenshot from the film |
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| Directed by | George Albert Smith |
| Produced by | George Albert Smith |
| Starring | Tom Green |
| Cinematography | George Albert Smith |
| Studio | G.A. Smith |
| Release date(s) | September 1897 |
| Running time | 35 secs |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent |
Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer (AKA: Comic Faces) is a 1897 British short silent comedy film, directed by George Albert Smith, featuring a man drinking a glass of beer whose face and hands become increasingly lively as a result. The single-shot film shows Green, according to Bryony Dixon of BFIfilms, "performing what is known as a 'facial', that is a piece direct to camera showing changing facial expressions. The ability to get close up to the star was a great advantage that film had over the stage and early filmmakers were keen to exploit it."[1][2]