The Dryden will screen The Wheels of Chance (Harold M. Shaw, U.K. 1922, 82 min., 35mm).

Accompanied by a brand-new score composed by Philip Carli for three pieces, this fun British romance-adventure is based upon a lesser-known comic novel by H. G. Wells. Humble draper's assistant Mr. Hoopdriver has taken enough bike-riding lessons to attempt to take his holiday on the road. Meanwhile, young socialite Jessie Milton dreams of a free life away from her stepmother and accepts an offer from Mr. Bechamel, who has longer-term plans in mind. As the two lovers cross paths, Hoopdriver attempts to rescue Jessie, win her heart, and be back at work after holiday.

[source: George Eastman Museum website, 2019-Nov-4]