The familiar story of William Tell furnishes the basis for this one. William is shown "sassing" the governor and being made to shoot an apple off his son's head to secure his freedom.
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Bryan Foy
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"body {background-color: black; color: white;} .title {color: #C2410C; font-size: 1.5em;} .highlight {color: #EAB308;} .blue {color: #0E7490;} a {color: #C2410C; text-decoration: none;} A Comedy of Shadows: Revisiting William Tell (1924) William Tell, a silent film from 1924, is a marvel of silent era comedy that infuses the familiar tale with a layer of humor that transcends its era. Directed by Bryan Foy, the film captures the essence of the Swiss sniper's legend through a blend of slapstick ..."
Bryan Foy
United States
