Clara Bow's 'It' Leads French Distribution Deal for Hollywood Classics
Key Takeaways
- Carlotta Films and Artcraft Pictures signed a major distribution deal for Hollywood classics in France.
- The 1927 silent film 'It,' starring Clara Bow, headlines the new collection.
- The partnership was launched at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival with a newly restored screening.
- The deal includes other historical works like 'Beau Geste' and 'The Affairs of Anatol.'
French distributor Carlotta Films and U.S. restoration company Artcraft Pictures have inked a significant deal to bring Hollywood classics from the silent and early sound eras to French theaters and home entertainment. Headlining the agreement is the 1927 classic 'It,' starring Clara Bow—a silent film icon recently popularized for younger audiences through a tribute song by Taylor Swift.
Launched at the Lumière Film Festival, the partnership includes other notable titles such as Herbert Brenon's 'Beau Geste' and Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol.' Formed by preservation specialists James Mockoski and Robert A. Harris, Artcraft Pictures aims to showcase these meticulously restored cinematic milestones to contemporary audiences.
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