A show-off clerk posing as a railroad executive catches a young bride and then drives her family’s finances to the brink of ruin.
3. CHAPLIN COLLECTION 7.30pm Friday 4th ~ 4 films ~ 95 mins
Kids Auto Races in Venice 1914 - The very first time we see Chaplin as ‘the Tramp’, hogging the camera at a real event.
The Vagabond 1916 - An impoverished violinist falls for a beautiful gypsy girl. His love appears to be thwarted but he wins out in the end.
The Fireman 1916 - Charlie is a fireman who always does everything wrong. Group slapstick at its very best.
One A.M. 1916 - After a night on the town, Charlie comes home drunk and unable to find his key... A raucous one-man show.
4. ROMANTIC COMEDY ~
Steamboat Bill Jr. ~ Buster Keaton 2pm Saturday 5th ~ 1928 ~ 71mins
TO BE SHOWN IN THE MAIN THEATRE - WITH FULL PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT!
Willie is the effete son of riverboat captain ‘Steamboat Bill’, visiting his dad after years away. Bill tries to turn his son into a man without apparent success. Bill has a dispute with a powerful banker while Willie falls for Kitty, the banker’s daughter. When a hurricane hits, Willie leaps to the rescue and saves the day.
5. SCHMALZ! ~ The Plastic Age ~ Clara Bow 3.30pm Saturday 5th ~ 1925 ~ 73mins
Featuring our favourite Clara Bow. A promising student is diverted by the ‘flaming youth in rebellion’ of the twenties who danced to wild jazz and had petting parties!
6. SHORTS SELECTION ~
A Symphony of Shorts 5pm Saturday 5th ~ 73mins
An amazing selection of European and US shorts providing a fascinating insight into life before the Talkies.
Those Awful Hats
For Her Mother’s Day
Folies-Bergère Fireman (features nudity!)
Monkey Chase ~ Titanic
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish ***
7. SWASHBUCKLER ~ Thief of Bagdad ~ Douglas Fairbanks 7.30pm Saturday 5th ~ 1924 ~ 155mins
TO BE SHOWN IN THE MAIN THEATRE - WITH FULL PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT!
A thief (Douglas Fairbanks snr) falls in love with the Caliph of Bagdad’s daughter who will give her hand to the suitor who brings back the rarest treasure. The thief embarks on a magical journey, fraught with danger...
