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Shhhhhh! Silent Films @ Theater

Fri, Jul 29, 2011

Shhhhhh! Silent Films @ Theater

Hamilton Theater takes a trip down memory lane Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. with An Evening of Silent Film, featuring the 1925 adventureclassic Don Q: Son of Zorro starring Douglas Fairbanks.

Admission is $7.75.

“Families who have not had the pleasure of enjoying silent film are in fora treat,” said Hamilton Theater’s Chuck Fox. “Fairbanks' action adventure is as entertaining for families today as it was for those who enjoyed his films in the Hamilton Theater in the 1920s.”

Live accompaniment on keyboardand fascinating insights into the silent film era will once again be providedby Ben Model, silent film historian and host of the Silent Clown Film Series in New York.

Fairbanks, thought by many as the greatest swashbuckler of the 1920s, plays both Zorro and his son in this light, high energy adventure. Fairbanks did his own stunts and dazzled and endeared audiences with his athletics andineffable charisma. “Don Q is a wonderful adventure with lots of action,humor and romance,” said Variety.

An Evening of Silent Film is sponsored by Vantine Imaging and LB Homewood Construction. For tickets and information, contact HamiltonTheater at 824-8210. 

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