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Fall Cinesation returned to the historic
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The Matrimaniac
(1916) Fine Arts Film Company
Comedy / Romance Douglas Fairbanks, Constance Talmadge Packs more laughs and thrills into 45-minutes than many other movies twice its length. Some romance too, for the ladies. 35mm print provided by The Library of Congress / Atkinson Collection
Daughters Who Pay
(1925)
Melodrama Directed by George Terwilliger Stars: Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Bela Lugosi 35mm print provided by The George Eastman House and funded by The Film Foundation
City Beneath the Sea
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Action / Adventure / Drama Directed by: Budd Boetticher Stars: Robert Ryan, Anthony Quinn, Woody Strode Off the coast of Jamaica the "Lady Luck" sunk with all hands and a million in gold. In their attempt to salvage the gold, our stars also dig up a bunch ofskulduggery with attractive women as distractions. "You'd better wake up, get your mind off money. Think of something constructive, like dames."
Friday - 9:00am
Boobly's Baby
(1915) Vitagraph Company of America
1 reel comedy Stars: Sidney Drew and Mrs. Sidney Drew Mr. Drew is tired of having to give up his seat on the trolley to womenwith screaming kids, so he finds a way to solve his problem. followed by Fifty Candles (1921) Willat Productions Director: Irvin V. Willat Stars: Bertram Grassby, Marjorie Daw, Ruth King Sentenced to be deported from Hawaii, Hung Chin Chung pledges twentyyears of service to Henry Drew to escape the certain death that awaitshim in China. His rage, humiliation and inability to marry as a free man smolders inhim throughout his servitude. Murder follows but did Hung do it?
SUPERMAN
(1948) Chapter 11
followed by The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932) Comedy Directed by Lowell Sherman Stars: Joan Blondell, Madge Evans, Ina Claire, Lowell Sherman Three gold diggers out for a little quick silver! They started out as working girls but ended working men. "Give and Let Give" was their battle-cry as they charged the men-brigade---And how they charged!
Rubber Tires
(1927)
DeMille Pictures Corporation Comedy Directed by Alan Hale Stars: Bessie Love, Erwin Connelly, May Robson, Harrison Ford The Stack family of New York has just received a notice - their California house is going to be sold for the back taxes that are owed. A series of misadventures follow as the family attempts to drive coast to coast to save their home.
SUPERMAN
(1948) Chapter 12
The Whistle
(1921)
William S. Hart Productions Stars: Wm. S Hart, Frank Brownlee His son must be avenged due to a workplace accident. How and what does that include? Easily the best picture of the weekend! 35mm print provided by The Library of Congress
If I Were King
(1920) Fox Film Corporation
Director: J. Gordon Edwards
Stars: William Farnum, Betty Ross Clarke and Fritz Leiber The famed poet François Villon is given the opportunity to rule France for a week. The results will surprise you if you don't look them up! Considered lost for over 60 years. The Library of Congress has restored this classic tale that has been remade in 1927 and in 1938 versions. 35mm print provided by The Library of Congress
Saturday 9:00am
Carry On Sergeant
(1928) Canadian International Film
Stars: Brenda Bond, Hugh Buckler, Lewis Dayton Not to be confused with the hit British “Carry On…” film series, thisearly Canadian film was shot in southern Ontario – reportedly without ascript – by cartoon master Bruce Bairnsfather, telling the story offour friends who join the army to fight in WWI. Promoted as the firstCanadian film epic, this war drama is superbly shot, and thebattlefield scenes are especially impressive, considering the film cost$500,000 to make – the most expensive film in the history of Canadiansilent cinema. 35mm print provided by Library and Archives of Canada Superman Chapter 13
followed by
Capital Punishment
(1925)
Preferred Pictures Corporation Stars: Clara Bow, Alec B. Francis, Elliott Dexter Testing the legal system sounds like a good idea until something goes wrong, very wrong. 35mm print provided by The Library of Congress and it's a new restoration!
SUPERMAN
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1948) Chapter 14
followed by Three Wise Girls (1932) Columbia Pictures Corporation Comedy / Drama / Romance Directed by William Beaudine Stars: Jean Harlow, Mae Clarke, Marie Prevost, Andy Devine All of the good men seem to be married. What's a girl to do!?
SUPERMAN
(1948)
Chapter 15 followed by
Where the North Begins
(1923)
Directed by Chester Franklin Stars: Rin Tin Tin, Claire Adams, Walter McGrail Raised by wolves in Canada, what will The Wolf-Dog do when he meets man? Fast paced action and a great storyline is what made Rin Tin Tin the most famous dog in the world.
The Golden Bed
(1925)
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille Stars: Rod La Rocque, Warner Baxter, Lillian Rich What the spoiled daughter of an aristocratic southern family will do to maintain her life-style! 35mm print provided by The George Eastman House and funded by The Film Foundation
The Willow Tree
(1920)
Drama Directed by Henry Otto Stars: Viola Dana, Edward Connelly, Pell Trenton While seeking the seclusion of Japan in order to forget a woman, Ned finds another and the two fall in love. Then when war breaks out, she waits for his return, and waits.... 35mm print provided by The George Eastman House and funded by S aving the Silents
A Daughter of the Poor
(1917)
Comedy / Drama Stars: Bessie Love, Max Davidson, Carmel Myers 35mm print provided by The George Eastman House, funded by The National Film Preservation Foundation |