ANOTHER weekend of classic silent film comedy is coming to Wareham next month.

Dorset’s oldest cinema, The Rex Wareham, along with South West Silents are hosting The Wareham Silent Film Weekender 2024 from September 20 to 22.

Expect more thrills, spills and plenty of laughter as The Wareham Silent Film Weekender 2024 celebrates the incredible silent film world of action, adventure and comedy.

Major silent film titles for this year will include Harold Lloyd starring in Safety Last (1923) on the opening night as well as a showing of Buster Keaton’s stunt filled thrill ride Sherlock Jnr. (1924), marking its 100th birthday.

The Weekender also has the UK Premiere of action packed Clash of the Wolves (1925) starring wonder dog star Rin Tin Tin, and much, much more.

Organisers say the event will not only bring the best restorations from around the world, with a couple of UK premieres planned, but also showcase all of these great films on the big screen, all with live musical accompaniment. The event is supported by the BFI Film Audience Network and South West Silents.

David Evans, chair of the Rex Cinema, said: “We look forward to being ‘spellbound in darkness’ as we experience silent films with live music accompaniment in the very same venue that hosted them 100 years ago.”

Tickets for individual films or a weekend pass are available at www.therex.co.uk or 45 minutes before any screening at The Rex.