My Uncle Benjamin
"Uncle Benjamin French silent comedy"
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About this film
French silent comedy film directed by René Leprince and starring Léon Mathot, Madeleine Erickson and Charles Lamy. It is based on the 1843 novel My Uncle Benjamin by Claude Tillier, later adapted again into a 1969 film of the same title.
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About the production
Themes & topics
Historical background
Made in 1924, My Uncle Benjamin reflects production norms of late silent cinema and the transition toward sound—shorter runtimes, regional audiences, and limited preservation infrastructure.
Why this film matters
Historians reference My Uncle Benjamin (1924) when discussing 1924 film.
Making of
Production details for My Uncle Benjamin (1924) are drawn from archival listings and reference sources; surviving materials vary by title.
What critics said
Modern write-ups on My Uncle Benjamin (1924) tend to focus on preservation status, stylistic choices, and placement within director or studio filmographies.
Did you know?
- My Uncle Benjamin is a 1924 French silent comedy film directed by René Leprince and starring Léon Mathot, Madeleine Erickson and Charles Lamy.
Visual style
Visual style for My Uncle Benjamin reflects silent-era camera and lighting practice documented in surviving prints or stills.
Music
As a silent work, My Uncle Benjamin was originally shown with live or recorded accompaniment chosen by the exhibitor.
What audiences thought
My Uncle Benjamin (1924) reached whatever regional audiences its distributor could access; later interest comes mainly from repertory and online preservation.
Film restoration
A copy or excerpt is available via Wikimedia Commons.
Where to watch
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mon%20Oncle%20Benjamin%20(1924).webm