Famous Players Orchestra / Scott Lasky

  Famous Players Orchestra
  Scott Lasky

Date:

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Venue:

Christ Lutheran Church

Location:

Burbank, California, United States

Notes:

Famous Players Orchestra Presents: “A Halloween Silent Film Spooktacular!”

Our next movie event “A Halloween Silent Film Spooktacular” will be on October 29th, 2016 @ 7:00 pm! This will be a very special show you won't want to miss!

The main feature on the program will be a one-of-a-kind restored version of the 1925 horror classic, “The Phantom of the Opera” starring the "man of a thousand faces”, Lon Chaney. This unique restored print of “Phantom” cannot be seen anywhere else, and is the only 35mm print in existence which tells the complete story as it was originally intended. All of the original color sequences have been restored as they were seen in 1925. Original narrative and spoken inter-titles (about 68) have been restored as well as the prologue titles that describe the beginnings of the Phantom and his connection to the Paris Opera House. Plus, see the original Technicolor ending as well! Since this print is drawn from the original 1925 and the 1929 (sound speed) versions, hand cranking will allow you to see, for the first time, the film presented at the proper speeds. "The Phantom of the Opera" will be presented with a live musical score accompanied by Scott Lasky on the pipe organ.

Included on the program will be the 1928 silent comedy short “Habeas Corpus” starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and will feature a live period musical score performed by The Famous Players Orchestra under the direction of Scott Lasky.

Both films will be shown in 35mm, projected by Joe Rinaudo on an original hand-cranked Power’s 1909 Cameragragh Model 6 Motion Picture Machine. Showtime is at 7pm and the doors open at 6:15pm. The program will include a 30 minute intermission and there will also be a raffle with prizes. Your Master of Ceremonies will be Stan Taffel. Concessions will be available downstairs at the snack bar. Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door approximately one hour before showtime, or you may buy them in advance online.

The address is: Christ Lutheran Church, 2400 West Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505. It is located on the south east corner of Burbank Blvd and Buena Vista St, directly behind the Dunn Edwards paint store, and right in the heart of beautiful downtown Burbank. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening of extraordinary silent film entertainment, while supporting a good cause!

For general information call: (888) 726-1919

All proceeds to benefit Famous Players Orchestra, a 501(c)3 non profit organization, whose mission is dedicated to performing and recording the original historic film music used by movie theater orchestras during the silent era. Please visit our website at www.fporchestra.org. Thank you for your support!

Seen By:

Cody Lawrence