Silent Film Series at Unadilla July 25

Past event
Jul 25, 2016, 7:30 PM

Rob Mermin is hosting a Silent Film Series at Unadilla this summer: FREE! Feature length silent films from the 1920’s, with full orchestral soundtracks! Monday Nights 7:30pm * Family friendly films * Unadilla Theater, East Calais. Remaining films are:

3. July 25: THE GENERAL (1926) (comedy)
Buster Keaton classic! His "epic comedy" featuring Buster's unique brand of deadpan humor,
really needs to be seen on our big screen!

4. Aug. 1: TOL'ABLE DAVID (1921) (drama)
A compelling drama of rural life, starring the great Richard Barthelmess. Cleverly based on
the David & Goliath theme. Directed by Henry King. "A real classic"—American Directors, 1983

5. Aug. 8: SPEEDY (1928) (comedy)
Harold Lloyd stars in this heartwarming slapstick comedy, featuring
a fabulous cameo by Babe Ruth!

6. Aug. 22: THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED (1926) (animation) Lotte Reiniger, dir.
"Enchanting, lyrical, utterly mesmerizing" film by featuring hand-cut silhouettes. Based on the Arabian Nights: sorcerers, demons, flying horses, princesses. "A truly stunning cinematic treasure."

7. Aug. 29: THE GOLD RUSH (1925) (Chaplin comedy)
Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece restored by Kevin Brownlow, with the famous "Dance of the Rolls".
Charlie's third feature-length film: "pure gold."

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