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Iconic silent star in uproarious 1920s comedy screens in Brandon

Gloria Swanson stars in “Manhandled” (1924), an uproarious society comedy to be screened with live music on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Brandon Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7, in Brandon. Admission is free; donations are welcome to help defray expenses.
August 7, 2025
Gloria Swanson stars in “Manhandled” (1924), a riotous society silent comedy, to be screened with live music on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Brandon Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7, in Brandon.
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