Film & Events Schedule May and June 2015
Friday May 1 8:00 PM Suggested member donation $10, not yet member $12 The Pre-Code Follies Saturday May 2 7:30 PM After five years, “Psychotronic Paul”, 16mm film clips Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 and the incomparable chanteuse and comedienne Bruce Loeb (piano) Kitten On The Keys, shall triumphantly return to Wagon Tracks (1919, William S. Hart Productions) the Edison Theater for a “Pre-Code Follies.” The film William S. Hart, as Buckskin Hamilton, leads a cov- lineup includes public domain cartoons, trailers and ered wagon train west across the desert, hoping to dis- cinematic rarities and, as always, there could be last- cover the identity of the man who killed his brother. minute additions and substitutions. Photography by Joe August. The Iceman’s Ball (1932, RKO) Directed by Mark Preceded by shorts: Sandrich, starring Bobby Clark & Paul McCullough, Sinking of the Lusitania (1918, Universal) Animat- with Jimmy Finlayson and Vernon Dent. ed by Winsor McCay A selection of clips from 1929-1934 movie musicals No Vacancies (1921, Arrow Film Corp.) Jay Belasco Trailers - Going Hollywood (1933) and Busby Berke- ley musicals Jolly Good Felons (1934, RKO) A Little King cartoon directed By Vernon “George” Stallings, produced by the Van Beuren Studio. You Don’t Know What You’re Doin’ (1931) A Mer- rie Melodie cartoon directed by Rudy Ising, animated by Friz Freleng, Norm Blackburn, Larry Martin Saturday May 9 7:30 PM Gypped in Egypt (1930, Van Beuren Studios) An Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Aesop’s Fable cartoon directed by Mannie Davis and Frederick Hodges (piano) John Foster. Man with a Movie Camera (1929, VUFKU) Dziga Mysterious Mose (1930, Fleischer Studio) A Talkar- Vertov made this documentary of Soviet life without toon starring Betty Boop with dog ears, produced by the use of intertitles, relying on film images as a uni- Max Fleischer, directed by Dave Fleischer, animated versal language. by Grim Natwick, Willard Bowsky and Ted Sears. Preceded by shorts: Crazy Town (1932, Fleischer Studio) A Talkartoon Young Oldfield (1924, Hal Roach Studio) Charley with Betty Boop, Bimbo and Koko the Clown, pro- Chase duced by Max Fleischer, directed by Dave Fleischer, Chess Fever (1925, Mezhrabpom-Rus) Vladimir Fo- animated by Shamus Culhane. gal directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin Sunday May 10 4:00 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee Sunday May 17 4:00 PM Dogs Is Dogs (1931) Our Gang Donations appreciated Scram (1932) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy The Panama Pacific International Birthday Blues (1934) Our Gang Exposition: 100 Years Be Big (1930) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy One hundred years ago, San Francisco hosted the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE). The PPIE celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal and the re-birth of San Francisco nine years after the 1906 earthquake. A beautiful Jewel City was built on a marshy area on the north side of the city. See how the California Nursery Company in Niles helped build the fair by providing palm trees, other plants, equipment, and labor to create the beautiful grounds. Presented by Janet Barton. Followed by films from our archives: The Innocent Fair (1962) Ray Hubbard’s documen- tary about PPIE. The Gateway to the Pacific (1933) A documentary about the building of the Panama Canal.
Saturday May 23 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Saturday May 16 7:30 PM Greg Pane (piano) Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Comedy Short Subject Night Bruce Loeb (piano) The Count (1916, Lone Star) Charlie Chaplin, Edna Piccadilly (1929, British International Pictures Purviance Studios) Anna May Wong and Gilda Gray are rival Coney Island (1917, Comique) Roscoe “Fatty” Ar- dancers in a posh nightclub in London. Dynamic di- buckle, Buster Keaton rection by E. A. Dupont and fluid photography by Number Please (1920, Rolin) Harold Lloyd Werner Brandes. The Finishing Touch (1928, Hal Roach) Stan Laurel, Preceded by shorts: Oliver Hardy Felix Gets Broadcasted (1923, Pat Sullivan Car- toons) Felix the Cat Saturday May 30 Wandering Papas (1926, Hal Roach Studio) Clyde No program tonight. See you at the San Francisco Cook, Oliver Hardy Silent Film Festival. More info at: silentfilm.org Sunday only, June 7 2:00 PM Charlie Look-a-like Contest We have some costumes if you want to “suit up,” or Saturday June 6 & Sunday June 7 wear your own. You may win a prize! Google Doodle on Chaplin (2011) shown before Special Museum Hours This Weekend contest. Open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Charlie Chaplin Days: 100 Years in Niles Saturday June 13 7:30 PM Art exhibits, special film screenings, contests and oth- Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 er Niles fun will be happening – come join the fun! Bruce Loeb (piano) Look at our website for more details. The Extra Girl (1923, Mack Sennett Comedies) Essanay short films made in Niles shown both days. Mabel Normand stars in one of her best features. Suggested donation per film 50¢ Photography by Homer Scott. 11:30 AM A Night Out Preceded by shorts: 12:30 PM The Champion Giddap! (1925, Mack Sennett Comedies) Billy Be- 1:15 PM In The Park van 2:00 PM A Jitney Elopement The Dumbwaiter (1924, Eddie Lyons Comedies) 3:00 PM The Tramp Eddie Lyons, Bobby Dunn 3:30 PM Chaplin: A Character Is Born (1979) Sunday June 14 4:00 PM Saturday June 6 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee A Dog’s Life (1918, First National, sound track) The Midnight Patrol Tent of the “Sons of the Desert”, Charlie Chaplin, living on the street, finds a dog in the International Laurel & Hardy film appreciation similar circumstances. society, will be meeting at the Edison Theater at 3:00 Modern Times (1936, Charles Chaplin Productions, pm prior to the films. The public is welcome to attend sound track) Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard their friendly, informal and very informative meeting. star in Chaplin’s final silent film. Photography by Ira Night ‘n Gales (1937) Our Gang Morgan and Rollie Totheroh. Blotto (1930) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy Skip the Maloo! (1931) Charley Chase Sunday June 7 Any Old Port (1932) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy Special Museum Hours This Weekend Open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday June 20 7:30 PM Charlie Chaplin Days Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7 Essanay short films made in Niles. Judy Rosenberg (piano) Suggested donation per film 50¢ Comedy Short Subject Night 11:30 AM A Night Out Shanghaied (1915,Essanay) Charlie Chaplin 12:30 PM The Champion One Week (1920, Comique) Buster Keaton 1:15 PM In The Park No Father to Guide Him (1925, Hal Roach) Charley 2:30 PM A Jitney Elopement Chase 3:30 PM The Tramp You’re Darn Tootin’ (1928, Hal Roach) Stan Laurel, 4:00 PM Chaplin: A Character Is Born (1979) Oliver Hardy Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival Friday
Friday June 26 8:00 PM Museum members $12, not yet members $14 Friday June 26 Bruce Loeb (piano) Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival The Tomboy (1924, Mission Film Corp., tinted) In this romantic comedy, Dorothy Devore runs a board- Opening Reception ing house for her eccentric inventor father when a 5:30 – 7:00 PM new boarder, Herbert Rawlinson, arrives. Photogra- Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd. phy by Milton Moore. Join us for snacks and refreshments. Preceded by shorts: Broncho Billy and the Claim Jumpers (1915, 35mm) G. M. Anderson, Marguerite Clayton When Slippery Slim Went for the Eggs (1915, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor Potel Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival Saturday
Saturday June 27 12:30 PM Museum members $9, not yet members $12 Films from 1915 The Cheat (1915, Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Com- pany) Sessue Hayakawa and Fannie Ward star in Cecil B. DeMille’s sensational film, still powerful today. Preceded by short: The Doll House Mystery (1915, Reliance Film Com- pany) Directed by Chester and Sidney Franklin
Saturday June 27 11:30 AM $5 donation Walking Tour of Niles Wear some walking shoes and find out what hap- pened here one hundred years ago. Important land- marks will be discussed and stories will be shared! Meet at the museum and bring your camera. Includes handout of Niles highlights. Saturday June 27 3:30 PM Museum members $12, not yet members $14 Greg Pane (piano) Niles Essanay Films Sophie Picks a Dead One (1914, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor Potel Broncho Billy Steps In (1915, 35mm) G. M. Ander- son, Marguerite Clayton, Ben Turpin Snakeville’s Beauty Parlor (1915, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor Potel Slippery Slim and the Impersonator (1914, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor Potel, Ernest Van Pelt Snakeville’s Champion (1915, 35mm) Ben Turpin, Lloyd Bacon Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival Saturday Sunday
Sunday June 28 1:00 PM Museum members $9, not yet members $12 David Drazin (piano) The Family Secret 1924, Universal, 35mm) Baby Peggy stars as a child of a secretly married couple who are separated by her grandfather. This is a newly re- Saturday June 27 7:30 PM stored print from the Library of Congress with mate- Museum members $12, not yet members $14 rial from our rare print to fill in their 35mm material. Ray Hubbard Award Presentation Photography by John Stumar. and Film Screening Frederick Hodges (piano) Skinner’s Dress Suit (1926, Universal) Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante star in this delightful comedy that deserves more recognition. Photography by Arthur Todd. Preceded by short: Behind the Screen (1915, Universal) Al Christie, Lee Moran City of Stars (1925, Universal) studio tour
Sunday June 28 4:00 PM Museum members $9, not yet members $12 Jon Mirsalis In Danger’s Path (1915, Kalem) Helen Holmes The Ghosts of the Canyon (1920, Capital Film Com- pany) Helen Gibson Mistaken Orders (1925, Morris R. Schlank Produc- Sunday June 28 tions) Helen Holmes stars in the fifth of eight features Ride the train through Niles canyon. directed by J. P. McGowan, reprising their work to- See: www.ncry.org for more information. gether on the Hazards of Helen series.
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