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2008 07 20 & 08 17 - Films at Ranch
Silent Film Society
The Silent Film Society is dedicated to preserving and presenting the heritage of Hollywood's Silent Film past.
Paramount Ranch National Park 21st Season
- Summer 2008
Silents Under the StarsFor the 21st consecutive year, The Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage, in association with the National Parks Service will be presenting its "Silents Under the Stars" series. The series is a screening of some of Hollywood's best silent films in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Paramount Movie Ranch in Agoura.
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 8pm
Hula (1927) starring Clara Bow and Clive Brook. Directed by Victor Fleming. Clara stars as "Hula" Calhoun, a free-spirited girl who falls for a young English engineer building a dam on her father's Hawaiian plantation.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
- 7:30 pm
Love 'Em And Leave 'Em (1926) starring Evelyn Brent, Louise Brooks and Lawrence Gray. Directed by Frank Tuttle. Mame Walsh (Evelyn Brent) returns from vacation to find her younger sister, Janie (Louise Brooks) has stolen the affections of her boyfriend and decides to make him jealous by adopting Janie's "love 'em and leave 'em" philosophy.
All films feature live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla.
Each feature will be preceded by a surprise short subject.
Tickets are $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for members of Hollywood Heritage.
Children under twelve are $3.00, under three free.
Films begin at dusk.
Picnic dinners are encouraged. Please bring a flashlight as the parking area is dark.
For further information call Hollywood Heritage at (323) 874-4005, or visit our web site at: www.hollywoodheritage.org.
Interested in Joining THE SILENT SOCIETY? send email to silents@hollywoodheritage.org
For more information on The Silent Society contact us at: silents@hollywoodheritage.org
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2008 07 24 Modern Times
JULY 24
The Linwood Dunn Theater
CHARLIE CHAPLIN-MODERN TIMES-JOHN BEGTSON
Academy to Visit “Modern Times” with “Techno Chaplin”
According to WEBWIRE –
Beverly Hills, CA — A screening of a digitally restored 35mm print of Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” (1936) and an examination of rare behind-the-scenes photographs that reveal the techniques used in creating the film’s special effects will be featured in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Techno Chaplin” program hosted by visual effects supervisor Craig Barron and silent film author John Bengtson on Thursday, July 24, at 8 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.
Presented by the Academy’s Science and Technology Council, the program will examine Chaplin’s significant use of technical effects such as matte shots, process shots, miniatures and rear projection to complement real-life industrial settings. The presentation also will include a multimedia tour of 1930s
Written, produced and directed by Chaplin, “Modern Times” marks the final appearance of the Little Tramp and arguably the culmination of the silent film era. In the film, Chaplin portrays a factory worker struggling to adapt to life in a burgeoning industrial world.
Barron is a veteran of Industrial Light & Magic and currently heads the Marin-based effects company Matte World Digital. He also serves on the Academy’s Board of Governors (Visual Effects Branch).
Bengston, a lawyer and film historian, is the author of Silent Traces: Discovering Early Hollywood through the Films of Charlie Chaplin and its Buster Keaton counterpart, Silent Echoes.
Established in 2003 by the Academy’s Board of Governors, the Science and Technology Council provides a forum for the exchange of information, promotes cooperation among diverse technological interests within the industry, sponsors publications, fosters educational activities and preserves the history of science and technology of motion pictures.
Tickets to “Techno Chaplin” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets are available for purchase by mail, at the Academy box office, or online at www.oscars.org. Doors open at
The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at
13TH SFSFF 2008
The 13th Annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival
at the Castro Theatre
July 11-13
Join the thousands of film lovers who pack the Castro Theatre each July
to celebrate one of the most exciting periods in movie history. With
inspired programming, beautiful 35mm prints and vibrant live music
<http://www.silentfilm.org/festival2008-musicians.html> , the Silent
Film Festival is a priceless time capsule and a weekend full of movie
magic. The Man Who Laughs
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The Unknown
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(with Guy Maddin <http://guymaddin.net/> in person) are this year's
Saturday centerpieces, but all 12 programs
<http://www.silentfilm.org/index.html> will prove what longtime fans
say: you haven't seen a silent movie `til you've seen it at
"The Silent."
Opening Night Film and Party - Friday, July 11 at 7:00pm
The festival opens with The Kid Brother
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(1927), starring master comedian Harold Lloyd in his next-to-last silent
and the film he considered to by his best -- with action, romance, and
drama, on top of non-stop laughs! Following this delightful film, we
will celebrate with a lively party
<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/34989?prod_id=3152> on
the Castro mezzanine with food, drink, and live music by The Frisky
Frolics <http://www.thefriskyfrolics.com/> . (film only $17-20, party
$20-25)
The festival line-up
The festival includes cinematic gems starring silent film icons Lon
Chaney, Joan Crawford, Colleen Moore, and Marion Davies and directed by
such greats as Rene Clair, William Desmond Taylor, Carl Theodor Dreyer,
and King Vidor. Our international presentations will be a French farce
<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/35052?prod_id=3152> , a
Danish drama
<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/35053?prod_id=3152> , a
German woman-directed animated film
<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/35061?prod_id=3152> ,
and a Japanese avant-garde drama
<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/35066?prod_id=3152> ,
all with era-appropriate scores performed live by internationally
regarded musicians.
And back by popular demand, we will present a free-admission program
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with a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of silent film
preservation.
(tickets: $12-$17; children under 12 admitted free)
Special Guests
Film critic Leonard Maltin, filmmaker Guy Maddin (Saddest Music in the
World, My Winnipeg), and Harold Lloyd's granddaughter will be among
our special guests at this year's festival.
*All programs ASL interpreted and wheelchair accessible
For complete festival information and how to purchase tickets:
www.silentfilm.org <http://www.silentfilm.org/> or call 1-800-838-3006
13th Annual Film Festival
events buy tickets ticket info musicians authors venue hotels
Amazing Tales from the Archives 10:00AM
Les Deux Timides (Two Timid Souls) 2:15PM
The Adventures of Prince Achmed 10:30AM
Discounted Admission: FESTIVAL PASS (good for one admission to all films)
2008 June 27-28-29
The Argus: Once again,
http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_9722465
Once again,
Matthew Artz
The Argus
Article Created:
This weekend, his favorites are being featured in the 11th annual Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival.
The festival in the
About 30 movies are being screened this weekend at the Niles Edison Theater,
One of tonight's featured films is "Playing Dead," a 1915 comedy that stars Sidney Drew, the uncle of noted
"Playing Dead" and the other full-length films and shorts being screened this weekend reside in archives around the country.
Kiehn traveled to the Library of Congress, the UCLA Film and Television Archive and the George Eastman House, a film archive in
"It's the best films you've never seen," said Kiehn, who spent a week at the Library of Congress alone, screening about 100 films.
About 50,000 films from the silent era have been preserved, which makes it easy to keep the film festival in
"It's pretty amazing what's still being turned up in the world," he said.
The films are divided into two-hour segments starting at
If You Go:
WHAT: Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival
WHERE: Niles Edison Theater,
COST: $7 to $10
INFORMATION: Call 510-494-1411 or visit www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/festival2008.htm
NILES ESSANAY SILENT FILM MUSEUM PRESENTS:
11TH ANNUAL BRONCHO BILLY SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
JUNE 27, 28, 29, 2008
Location:
Niles Edison Theater, 37417 Niles Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94536
NOTICE - VERY LIMITED SEATING!!!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Tickets may be purchased by:
In Person at the Museum Store during our regular hours:
Saturday and Sunday Noon to 4 P.M.
or at our 7:30 P.M. Saturday Evening shows
OR
Using the PayPal Shopping Cart on this page!
OR
U.S. Mail using a downloadable form at the bottom of this page
We accept checks and money orders. Please don't send cash.
You must arrive "at least" 15-20 minutes prior to the film segment
to get seats that you have reserved!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE & TICKET PRICES
SCHEDULE
Friday Evening, June 27
6:00 - 7:00 PM "Meet and Greet" at the Fremont Bank Building, 37611 Niles Blvd.
Reception for our historians & special guests "All Film Festival Pass" holders are invited to attend.
7:30 - 8:00 PM Opening remarks, Hubbard Award, Acknowledgements
8:00 - 10:00 PM Main Program - Films from EDISON
The Salt of the Earth - Russell Simpson, William Wadsworth (1917)
The Great Train Robbery - G.M. Anderson, Justus D. Barnes, Walter Cameron (1903)
The Passer-By - Marc MacDermott (1912)
The Simp and the Sophomores - Raymond McKee, Oliver Hardy (1915)
Bruce Loeb at the piano
Adult $10.00 Suggested Donation
Saturday Early Afternoon, June 28
12:30 - 2:30 PM Films from SELIG
Little Lost Sister - Bessie Eyton, Vivian Reed, George Fawcett (1917)
A Tale of the Sea - Hobart Bosworth, Tom Santschi (1910)
Captain Brand's Wife - Sydney Ayers, Tom Santschi (1911)
Legal Advice - Tom Mix, Victoria Forde (1916)
Philip Carli at the piano
Adult $7.00 Suggested Donation
Saturday Afternoon, June 28
3:30 - 5:30 PM Films from KALEM
A Flyer in Flapjacks Ham and Bud (1917)
Girl From Frisco (Episode 1): The Fighting Heiress Marin Sais, True Boardman (1916)
The Fatal Opal Paul Hurst, Marin Sais (1914)
The Vampire Harry Millarde, Marguerite Courtot, Alice Hollister (1913)
David Drazin at the piano
Adult $7.00 Suggested Donation
Saturday Evening, June 28
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Films from VITAGRAPH
Playing Dead Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew (1915)
A Tintype Romance Florence Turner, Leo Delaney (1910)
Omens of the Mesa Robert Thornby, Anne Schaefer (1912)
The Egyptian Mummy Constance Talmadge, Billy Quirk (1914)
Dunces and Dangers Larry Semon (1918)
Jon Mirsalis at the piano
Adult $10.00 Suggested Donation
Sunday Morning, June 29
(NOT PART OF THE ALL FESTIVAL PASS)
A Niles Canyon Railroad Adventure:Ride the historic Niles Canyon Railway, See Niles Canyon
as it looked in 1913. Ride the rails with fellow film fans.
Sunday Afternoon, June 29
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Films from LUBIN
A Man's Making Richard Buhler, Rosetta Brice (1915)
Beloved Adventurer Episode 8: A Partner in Providence Arthur V. Johnson (1914)
Until We Three Meet Again Harry Myers (1913)
Judy Rosenberg at the piano
Adult $7.00 Suggested Donation
Sunday Late Afternoon, June 29
4:00 - 6:00 PM Films from BIOGRAPH
Their First Divorce Case Mack Sennett, Fred Mace (1911)
The Lonedale Operator Blanche Sweet (1911)
A Dash Through The Clouds Mabel Normand (1912)
An Unseen Enemy Lillian and Dorothy Gish (1912)
Judith of Bethulia Henry B. Walthall, Blanche Sweet (1914)
Philip Carli at the piano
Adult $7.00 Suggested Donation
Sunday Evening, June 29
7:30 - 9:30 PM Films from ESSANAY
The Madman Francis X. Bushman (1911)
Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner G.M. Anderson, Edna Fisher (1911)
Alkali Bests Broncho Billy Augustus Carney, G.M. Anderson (1911)
The Shotgun Ranchman Authur Mackley - Made in Niles. (1912)
Sophie's Hero Margaret Joslin, Augustus Carney - Made in Niles. (1913)
The New Church Organ Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne (1912)
Broncho Billy and the Claim Jumpers G.M. Anderson - Made in Niles. (1915)
Versus Sledge Hammers Ben Turpin, Victor Potel - Made in Niles. (1915)
Frederick Hodges at the piano
Adult $10.00 Suggested Donation
SPECIAL (All 7 Film Segments) FESTIVAL PASS
Non-Museum Member $50.00 Suggested Donation
Museum Member $45.00 Suggested DonationBRING OR MAIL THE DOWNLOADED ORDER FORM TO THE MUSEUM
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THIS SCHEDULE & PRICE LIST (WITHOUT PAYPAL) (Acrobat PDF File)
Niles is accessible from all three major airports of the Bay Area: San Francisco International, San Jose and Oakland. Oakland is the closest "distance-wise." All three are about 40 - 60 minutes driving time. Driving directions: FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA: Cross on the San Mateo bridge, go south on highway 880, exit at Alvarado Niles Blvd, turn left at the light and go over the freeway. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is on the right just past the freeway. Continue on Alvarado Niles (after the road crosses Decoto, it becomes Niles Blvd) for several miles (and lots of stop lights). The road will narrow to one lane each direction and you will pass the Mission Adobe Nursery on your right. To get to the Edison Theater,continue a couple blocks through downtown Niles until you get to G & H Streets, the Edison Theater is in between them on the right. FROM THE NORTH EAST BAY: Take 880 south and follow the directions above after exiting on Alvarado Niles. Alternatively, take Mission Blvd (State Route 238) south from Interstate 580 in Hayward, turn right on Nursery Blvd, turn left onto Niles Blvd, and follow the directions listed above. FROM THE MID PENINSULA AREA: : Cross the Dumbarton bridge, continue east on Decoto Road (DO NOT get onto the 880 freeway-stay in the left hand lane where it says Freeway ends - then work your way over to the right lane within a couple miles) until you reach the intersection with Niles Blvd. (You will see a Taco Bell on your right), turn right onto Niles Blvd and go about two miles - follow directions as listed above. FROM THE SOUTH BAY: FROM HIGHWAY 880: Take 880 to the Mowry Blvd.exit. Turn right and drive to Central Fremont (towards the hills). Make a left at Mission Blvd.,turn left onto Niles Blvd, go under RR tracks, road makes sharp turn to the right, continue through downtown Niles until you get to H & G Streets, the Edison Theater is in between the two streets on the left. FROM HIGHWAY 680: take Interstate 680 north, exit on the Mission Blvd exit at the base of the hill, turn left onto Mission Blvd, go north about 6 miles, turn left onto Niles Blvd, go under RR tracks, road makes sharp turn to the right, continue through downtown Niles until you get to H &G Streets, the Edison Theater is in between on the left. Places to stay: The distance from the Crowne Plaza hotel to Niles Hall is appx 4.2 miles. Crowne Plaza Hotel BACK TO EVENTS PAGE
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