Post by silent film on Jan 19, 2024 0:06:21 GMT -8
silent film Winds of Chance
World Premiere Silent Film Restoration, THIS SUNDAY Jan. 21, 2:30 PM at Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo
The 1925 silent film, Winds of Chance, will screen this Sunday January 21st at 2:30pm. Organist Robert York been rehearsing this film, and it is packed with adventure, romance, comedy, suspense and even some dry humor!
This is the WORLD PREMIERE of the restored version and it’s beautiful! Christopher Gray, the grandson of director Frank Lloyd, produced the restoration of the 1925 film and will be introducing the screening. He will also host a Q&A after the show, and share rare production stills.
For the score Mr. York pull inspiration from the beauty of the terrain, the Old West feeling of the saloon, and the pathos of secret love. With the help of the Mighty Wurlitzer, this film truly comes alive, just as it did in 1925.
This is the WORLD PREMIERE of the restored version and it’s beautiful! Christopher Gray, the grandson of director Frank Lloyd, produced the restoration of the 1925 film and will be introducing the screening. He will also host a Q&A after the show, and share rare production stills.
For the score Mr. York pull inspiration from the beauty of the terrain, the Old West feeling of the saloon, and the pathos of secret love. With the help of the Mighty Wurlitzer, this film truly comes alive, just as it did in 1925.
Live accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduced by Christopher Gray, Grandson of the Director- World Premiere Restoration Screening • 1925- Silent- Embark on a gripping 1890s Yukon Klondike adventure filled with treachery, romance, and the pursuit of riches in the untamed Alaskan wilds. Filmed across the breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Northwest, this high-budget silent masterpiece was directed by two-time Oscar winner Frank Lloyd. The film has been out of the public eye for decades, and we are honored to present the world premiere of its critically acclaimed restoration.
Old Town Music Hall
140 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245