The Party (1968)
Original United Artists US Mini Lobby Card #2.
As a pinnacle of 1960s slapstick, the film is a comedic insight of the era’s superficial Hollywood elite. It is also a landmark for debuting "video assist," a breakthrough system that allowed director Blake Edwards and star Peter Sellers to review takes instantly. This innovation maximised their ability to refine physical gags and improvisational timing on set, forever changing the efficiency of comedic filmmaking.
In this scene, the well-meaning but disaster-prone Hrundi V. Bakshi (Peter Sellers) is shown holding a sponge, a simple prop that becomes a catalyst for unintentional chaos in his hands. He stands amidst other party guests who are gradually becoming entangled in his well-intentioned blunders.
- Year: 1968
- Size: 8 X 10 Inches
- Condition: Unframed
- Product Code: T6588
