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Her Wild Oat

Marshall Neilan | USA | 1927

vintage black and white image of a light complexion woman with medium straight black hair sitting at a diner counter and smiling. She is holding a menu out for a light complexion man leaning on the counter with a look of suspicion

Saturday, February 10

2pm & 7pm

Capitol Theater

$9 for adults and $3 for ages 12 & under

Age Recommendation

6 and up

Colleen Moore was one of the most popular female stars of the 1920s, as a comedienne and a dramatic actress. She broke away from a sweet and innocent image when director Marshall Neilan cast her as the female lead in “Dinty” (1920). After achieving stardom, Moore reunited with Neilan for the romantic comedy “Her Wild Oat” (1927). Small business owner Mary Brown (Moore) is spurned by guests during her vacation at an exclusive resort. She disguises herself as the Duchesse de Granville, and her treatment improves. Then her ruse is complicated by the arrival of Philip Latour (Larry Kent), son of the Duke of Granville. Comedy and romance ensue. “Her Wild Oat” was the first feature film to screen at the Capitol Theater when it opened in 1928.

35mm film print provided by Academy Film Archive.
Organist: Jelani Eddington
Vaudeville: Blue Skies Sax Ensemble
Preshow lobby entertainment: Doc the Rube and Wayne the Wizard

ABOUT THIS SEASON OF DUCK SOUP CINEMA

The films this season, "Nosferatu," "Her Wild Oat" and "Queens of Destruction," explore the disruption of societal norms and expectations in different time periods. In each of these films, there is a subversion of established norms, whether through feminist protest, supernatural horror or comedic rebellion. These films challenge the status quo, often in unconventional and even fantastical ways, highlighting the tensions between tradition and change during their respective time periods. Each film presents a unique perspective, reflecting evolving societal landscapes.

We invite you to learn more about “Her Wild Oat” from these resources: 

Article: Her Wild Oat: Colleen Moore in ‘Rediscovered’ Lost Film

Article: Why We Need To Keep Searching For Lost Films

Website: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research

Jacqueline Stewart on the Politics of Film Preservation

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