Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer

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 35-second, single-shot film shows comedian Tom 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]

Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer
Screenshot from the film
Directed by	George Albert Smith
Produced by	George Albert Smith
Starring	Tom Green
Cinematography	George Albert Smith
Production company	G.A. Smith
Release date	September 1897 (1897-09)
Running time	35 secs
Country	United Kingdom
Language	Silent

Old Man Drinking a Glass of Beer