The curtain rises and, alongside the loud rattling of the projector, a cheerful…The curtain rises and, alongside the loud rattling of the projector, a cheerful piano melody marks the beginning of the silent movie classic. A cheerful to silly, inviting piano melody.
A shoeshine boy sorts his utensils and then, with his box under his arm, takes…A shoeshine boy sorts his utensils and then, with his box under his arm, takes up his duties on the sidewalk between passing cabs. Serious at first, then more relaxed in the last third.
An excursion into the countryside by automobile. The hands of the famous…An excursion into the countryside by automobile. The hands of the famous gentleman driver turn confidently on the wheel of the open-top car, protected from the sharp wind by gloves made of the finest deerskin. Playful, dance-like.
A fateful encounter in Marienbad: the ageing poet laureate meets the beautiful,…A fateful encounter in Marienbad: the ageing poet laureate meets the beautiful, seventeen-year-old Ulrike. But his passion remains unrequited. Melancholically brooding.
Colored blocks in different shapes fall down with increasing speed and form…Colored blocks in different shapes fall down with increasing speed and form rows, which dissolve after all the gaps between have been closed.
Children's laughter echoes through the backyard, followed by the sound of a…Children's laughter echoes through the backyard, followed by the sound of a dozen little feet running and throwing themselves into the game. With a driving accompanying rhythm.
The small, red rubber boat with its young passengers sails leisurely down the…The small, red rubber boat with its young passengers sails leisurely down the shallow river. Exuberant, pentatonic piano piece.
The mishap is imminent, the viewer almost has to look away, so uncomfortable is…The mishap is imminent, the viewer almost has to look away, so uncomfortable is the knowledge of the impending little disaster.
Outside the busy station on a balmy Sunday afternoon: Bohemians stroll…Outside the busy station on a balmy Sunday afternoon: Bohemians stroll noticeably casually up and down the promenade.
Carefree piano piece for exuberant everyday scenes full of joie de vivre with a…Carefree piano piece for exuberant everyday scenes full of joie de vivre with a touch of vintage.
I'm sitting high on the yellow wagon with my brother-in-law in front. Funny…I'm sitting high on the yellow wagon with my brother-in-law in front. Funny vagabond piano. Reminiscent of a popular folk melody.
Spooky scenes take place in the old manor house: mice, seemingly made entirely…Spooky scenes take place in the old manor house: mice, seemingly made entirely of transparent ectoplasm, perform an eerie choreography on teeny-tiny roller skates. Eerily syncopated, for cartoon ghosts.