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Monday, June 8, 2020 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET
Cecil B. DeMille's "The Cheat" (1915) with Sessue Hayakawa, plus a special Q&A with guest Allison Anders 
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Retroformat, Flicker Alley, LLC; Lobster Films and Blackhawk Films present Silent Movie Mondays, a biweekly silent film simulcast, featuring real-time musical accompaniment by Retroformat Musical Director Cliff Retallick!
Often cited as an antecedent of film noir and one of Cecil B. DeMille’s best, “The Cheat” (1915) is a bizarre but masterful silent film. While all of its performances were considered top notch in their day, Sessue Hayakawa’s darkly charismatic portrayal leaves no doubt as to why he became the first Asian star of American cinema. Veteran stage actress Fanny Ward costars as the society woman who seeks his help after she embezzles $10,000.00 from a charity. Written by Jeanie Macpherson and Hector Turnbull, the story’s lurid undertones of sadism and secret fantasies are enhanced by cinematographer Alvin Wyckoff’s striking use of deep shadows and silhouettes. In 1993, “The Cheat” was selected for preservation by the United States National Film Registry. PLUS a special Q&A with Retroformat Board of Directors member Allison Anders, about the timeless appeal of silent cinema and her choice of "The Cheat" for this webcast. |
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New date to be announced. Harold Lloyd's Safety Last in 35mm, with Suzanne Lloyd in person. Special Kid's Matinee at 3:00 p.m.! Evening show at 7:30 p.m. includes Harold Lloyd Home Movies! Hollywood Legion Theater at Post 43 
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Retroformat Silent Films and the Hollywood Legion Theater at Post 43 will present special matinee and evening screenings of Harold Lloyd’s iconic masterpiece Safety Last! Retroformat Silent Films will present two 35mm screenings of Harold Lloyd’s iconic comedy masterpiece Safety Last! in partnership with the Hollywood Legion Theater at Post 43 Saturday March 28. Our special Kid’s Matinee at 3:00 p.m. will make a perfect introduction for families to silent film comedy.
At the 7:30 p.m. show, Suzanne Lloyd will narrate a special presentation of her grandfather’s home movies. Both screenings will be introduced by Ms. Lloyd, with a discussion to be moderated by Randy Haberkamp, Managing Director of the Foundation and Preservation Program of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Live piano accompaniment will be provided at both shows by Retroformat Musical Director Cliff Retallick. Safety Last! is the original thrill-comedy by the man who invented the genre. The image of Harold Lloyd dangling from a giant clock over downtown L.A. is one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, but that’s just one of its many delights. This screening represents a rare opportunity to see it projected in 35mm, its original format, at Hollywood’s breathtaking Legion Theater. General admission tickets for the evening show are $25.00. Veterans, seniors and students are $20, and children under 12 are discounted at $12.50. Limited VIP tickets are available for $40.00, which includes parking, drinks, tours & more. Matinee prices are $20.00 for general admission and $12.50 for children under 12. Free parking will be available across the street in the lot adjacent to the Hollywood Heritage Museum. Tickets will be available...soon. |
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Your guide to Silent Film in L.A.!Check out all the silent film happenings in the Los Angeles area at FilmRadar - Silent Cinema in Los Angeles, maintained by Retroformat board member Karie Bible at https://conta.cc/39Bzk1m .
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