Join us for a special series celebrating the Kimball Theatre Organ's centennial!
Step back in time to the early twentieth century, a golden age of cinema, when silent films captivated audiences with their visual storytelling. Before the invention of "talkies" — films with synchronized dialogue, sound effects, and scores — the theatre organ reigned supreme, providing the rich, dynamic soundscapes that brought these films to life.
The incredible artistry and improvisational skill of the organist crafted each film's emotional landscape in real-time, transforming silent scenes into immersive experiences. This nearly lost art form, overshadowed by the advent of sound films, is a rare and captivating experience that few performers today can replicate.
The Kimball Theatre Organ, with its storied past and intricate mechanisms, stands as a living testament to an era when live music was an essential part of the movie-going experience. Don't miss the unique chance to hear the Kimball Theatre Organ in its full glory, just as it was originally intended to be experienced!
Screening Dates:
- Sunday, October 6 - Kid Auto Races at Venice (1914)
- Sunday, October 13 - The Scarecrow (1920)
- Sunday, October 22 - Cops (1922)
- Sunday, October 29 - Liberty (1929)
Seating is limited and first come, first served.
About Liberty (1929):
With the police hot on their trail, Stan and Ollie attempt to change clothes in their getaway car, only to find themselves struggling to balance atop the girders of an unfinished skyscraper. Will they return to ground level in one piece?
Length: 20 minutes