We're featuring gems from the silent film era in September
We invite you to enjoy a silent film in the Auditorium each Wednesday in September at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. These film gems will be accompanied by pianist David Drazin, one of only 35 pianists in the country who specialize in piano accompaniment for silent films. Don’t miss this truly unique experience! Register for the films here.
Edward Everett Horton Shorts Program
Wednesday, September 23, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
1920s (80 minutes)
Although he is often remembered for his fussy persona in Hollywood sound films such as "Top Hat" (1935) and Arsenic and Old Lace" (1942), Edward Everett Horton was also a silent slapstick comedian. Four shorts will be shown: "No Publicity," "Dad's Choice," "Horse Shy," and "Scrambled Weddings."
Queen Kelly
Wednesday, September 30, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
1929 (105 minutes)
This lavish, silent drama, known as the most infamous unfinished film in cinema history, stars Gloria Swanson as an innocent young woman whose life is upended when she becomes entangled with a decadent prince.
