The Party

(Blake Edwards, US 1968, 99 min., 35mm)

Parties. Watch out, Hollywood! The great Peter Sellers is Hrundi V. Bakshi, a sweet but desperately clumsy Indian actor who is accidentally invited to a posh soiree at a movie mogul’s mansion. Before you can say “Birdie num nums,” liquor is flowing, food is flying, and somehow, an elephant and a Russian dance troupe get involved. Collaborators on six Pink Panther films, director Blake Edwards and Sellers have created a character just as memorable: Bakshi is equal parts Clouseau, Monsieur Hulot, and Gunga Din.

Also showing: Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.