Metropolis is fascinating - but very long. The BFI have a good print of a
British classic - Shooting Stars. It's not very well known now but it was
sensation in 1927. We ran it in 2005 and it went down very well.
The following is from our programme notes:
"Shooting Stars" is thought of as the movie that marked the coming of age of the
British film industry. It's a fully fledged feature film with a strong story and
excellent acting. It established Anthony Asquith as one of our most
distinguished directors and it made the American studios realise that films
could be made outside California. Despite its jolly start it's a real tearjerker
- tissues available from the bar!
The full notes can be read at
http://feckenodeon.blogspot.com/2009/03/shooting-stars.html


Ian
FeckenOdeon Cinema Society


--- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Hammond" <peter@...> wrote:
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> Dear All
>
> I am currently working with the management of the beautiful 1932 Broadway
Theatre Catford (formerly Lewisham Town Hall Theatre) to put on a silent movie
show with organ accompaniment.
>
> I'd like to ask what views any of you have regarding which film or films to
source. Obviously the classic comedies (Keaton/Chaplin etc) always go down well
but I'm also wondering about a more serious feature, particularly one not seen
often but that is a masterpiece such as Metropolis.
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> As some of you will know, the Catford organ is now in full voice having been
resurrected by my team and it would be good to use it for this purpose, as well
as other concerts etc.
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> The Broadway has 35mm projection and a large screen so would be ideal.
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> Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
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> Peter
>