The Adventures of Villar

Originally thought of as the oldest surviving Greek feature film, before it was discovered that it wasn't released in 1924, but in 1927. Burlesque comedian Sfakianos, who had trained in France, stars as Villar. Villar gets a job at a dry cleaner’s and wanders through Athens. He makes one gaffe after the other and gets involved in various adventures.

Directed by Joseph Hepp, The Adventures of Villar leans on a strong ensemble — Nikolaos Sfakianos, Nitsa Filosofou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1927.