The Italian Straw Hat (1927)

Stars: Albert Préjean, Geymond Vital, Olga Tschechowa, Paul Ollivier
Director: René Claire
Runtime: 89 Minutes + 7 minute short
Language: English inter-titles - two music scores
Source:  2K transfer of a black and white print
Format:  DVD-R and Blu-ray BD-R (region free)
Extra: LOVE AND CHEESE with Max Linder

*NOTE: Product updated February 21st 2020. A new 2K transfer from a higher quality print. If you purchased a copy prior please contact us for an upgrade.

THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT
(a.k.a Un chapeau de paille d'Italie) (1927 France)

Directed by René Claire

Cast:
Albert Préjean, Geymond Vital,
Olga Tschechowa, Paul Ollivier,
Alex Allin & Jim Gérald

René Clair's film adaptation of the play by Eugène Labiche and Marc-Michel. An outstanding satirical comedy full of charming visual elements!

A well-to-do bachelor encounters trouble on the day of his wedding when his horse eats the hat of a trysting married woman. Her lover then demands the bachelor replace the hat to hide the infidelity from her husband. Now the bachelor must manage the despairing woman, her angry lover and his own wedding party while trying to find a rare Italian Straw Hat!

89 minutes with English inter-titles and includes two music scores to enjoy

Plus the comedy short

LOVE AND CHEESE (1910)
with Max Linder - 7 minutess

On DVD
 $16.95

On BLU-RAY
 $19.95