Film & Events ScheduleMay and June 2015

Friday May 1 8:00 PM Suggested member donation $10, not yet member $12The Pre-Code Follies After five years, “Psychotronic Paul”, 16mm film clips and the incomparable chanteuse and comedienne Kitten On The Keys, shall triumphantly return to the Edison Theater for a “Pre-Code Follies.” The film lineup includes public domain cartoons, trailers and cinematic rarities and, as always, there could be last-minute additions and substitutions. The Iceman’s Ball (1932, RKO) Directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Bobby Clark & Paul McCullough, with Jimmy Finlayson and Vernon Dent.A selection of clips from 1929-1934 movie musicalsTrailers - Going Hollywood (1933) and Busby Berke-ley musicalsJolly Good Felons (1934, RKO) A Little King cartoon directed By Vernon “George” Stallings, produced by the Van Beuren Studio.You Don’t Know What You’re Doin’ (1931) A Mer-rie Melodie cartoon directed by Rudy Ising, animated by Friz Freleng, Norm Blackburn, Larry MartinGypped in Egypt (1930, Van Beuren Studios) An Aesop’s Fable cartoon directed by Mannie Davis and John Foster. Mysterious Mose (1930, Fleischer Studio) A Talkar-toon starring Betty Boop with dog ears, produced by Max Fleischer, directed by Dave Fleischer, animated by Grim Natwick, Willard Bowsky and Ted Sears. Crazy Town (1932, Fleischer Studio) A Talkartoon with Betty Boop, Bimbo and Koko the Clown, pro-duced by Max Fleischer, directed by Dave Fleischer, animated by Shamus Culhane.

Saturday May 2 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Bruce Loeb (piano)Wagon Tracks (1919, William S. Hart Productions) William S. Hart, as Buckskin Hamilton, leads a cov-ered wagon train west across the desert, hoping to dis-cover the identity of the man who killed his brother. Photography by Joe August.Preceded by shorts:Sinking of the Lusitania (1918, Universal) Animat-ed by Winsor McCayNo Vacancies (1921, Arrow Film Corp.) Jay Belasco

Saturday May 9 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Frederick Hodges (piano)Man with a Movie Camera (1929, VUFKU) Dziga Vertov made this documentary of Soviet life without the use of intertitles, relying on film images as a uni-versal language.Preceded by shorts:Young Oldfield (1924, Hal Roach Studio) Charley ChaseChess Fever (1925, Mezhrabpom-Rus) Vladimir Fo-gal directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin

Saturday May 16 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Bruce Loeb (piano)Piccadilly (1929, British International Pictures Studios) Anna May Wong and Gilda Gray are rival dancers in a posh nightclub in London. Dynamic di-rection by E. A. Dupont and fluid photography by Werner Brandes.Preceded by shorts:Felix Gets Broadcasted (1923, Pat Sullivan Car-toons) Felix the CatWandering Papas (1926, Hal Roach Studio) Clyde Cook, Oliver Hardy

Sunday May 17 4:00 PM Donations appreciatedThe Panama Pacific International Exposition: 100 YearsOne hundred years ago, San Francisco hosted the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE). The PPIE celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal and the re-birth of San Francisco nine years after the 1906 earthquake. A beautiful Jewel City was built on a marshy area on the north side of the city. See how the California Nursery Company in Niles helped build the fair by providing palm trees, other plants, equipment, and labor to create the beautiful grounds. Presented by Janet Barton. Followed by films from our archives: The Innocent Fair (1962) Ray Hubbard’s documen-tary about PPIE. The Gateway to the Pacific (1933) A documentary about the building of the Panama Canal.

Saturday May 23 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Greg Pane (piano)Comedy Short Subject NightThe Count (1916, Lone Star) Charlie Chaplin, Edna PurvianceConey Island (1917, Comique) Roscoe “Fatty” Ar-buckle, Buster KeatonNumber Please (1920, Rolin) Harold LloydThe Finishing Touch (1928, Hal Roach) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Saturday May 30 No program tonight. See you at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. More info at: silentfilm.org

Sunday May 10 4:00 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee Dogs Is Dogs (1931) Our GangScram (1932) Stan Laurel, Oliver HardyBirthday Blues (1934) Our GangBe Big (1930) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Saturday June 6 & Sunday June 7Special Museum Hours This Weekend Open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCharlie Chaplin Days: 100 Years in NilesArt exhibits, special film screenings, contests and oth-er Niles fun will be happening – come join the fun! Look at our website for more details. Essanay short films made in Niles shown both days. Suggested donation per film 50¢11:30 AM A Night Out12:30 PM The Champion1:15 PM In The Park2:00 PM A Jitney Elopement3:00 PM The Tramp3:30 PM Chaplin: A Character Is Born (1979)

Saturday June 6 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7A Dog’s Life (1918, First National, sound track) Charlie Chaplin, living on the street, finds a dog in similar circumstances. Modern Times (1936, Charles Chaplin Productions, sound track) Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard star in Chaplin’s final silent film. Photography by Ira Morgan and Rollie Totheroh.

Sunday June 7Special Museum Hours This WeekendOpen 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCharlie Chaplin Days Essanay short films made in Niles. Suggested donation per film 50¢11:30 AM A Night Out12:30 PM The Champion1:15 PM In The Park2:30 PM A Jitney Elopement3:30 PM The Tramp4:00 PM Chaplin: A Character Is Born (1979)

Sunday only, June 7 2:00 PM Charlie Look-a-like ContestWe have some costumes if you want to “suit up,” or wear your own. You may win a prize!Google Doodle on Chaplin (2011) shown before contest.

Saturday June 13 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Bruce Loeb (piano)The Extra Girl (1923, Mack Sennett Comedies) Mabel Normand stars in one of her best features. Photography by Homer Scott.Preceded by shorts:Giddap! (1925, Mack Sennett Comedies) Billy Be-vanThe Dumbwaiter (1924, Eddie Lyons Comedies) Eddie Lyons, Bobby Dunn

Sunday June 14 4:00 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Laurel & Hardy Talkie MatineeThe Midnight Patrol Tent of the “Sons of the Desert”, the International Laurel & Hardy film appreciation society, will be meeting at the Edison Theater at 3:00 pm prior to the films. The public is welcome to attend their friendly, informal and very informative meeting. Night ‘n Gales (1937) Our GangBlotto (1930) Stan Laurel, Oliver HardySkip the Maloo! (1931) Charley ChaseAny Old Port (1932) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Saturday June 20 7:30 PM Suggested member donation $5, not yet member $7Judy Rosenberg (piano)Comedy Short Subject NightShanghaied (1915,Essanay) Charlie ChaplinOne Week (1920, Comique) Buster KeatonNo Father to Guide Him (1925, Hal Roach) Charley ChaseYou’re Darn Tootin’ (1928, Hal Roach) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival

Friday June 26 8:00 PM Museum members $12, not yet members $14Bruce Loeb (piano)The Tomboy (1924, Mission Film Corp., tinted) In this romantic comedy, Dorothy Devore runs a board-ing house for her eccentric inventor father when a new boarder, Herbert Rawlinson, arrives. Photogra-phy by Milton Moore.Preceded by shorts:Broncho Billy and the Claim Jumpers (1915, 35mm) G. M. Anderson, Marguerite ClaytonWhen Slippery Slim Went for the Eggs (1915, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor Potel

Friday June 26Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival Opening Reception 5:30 – 7:00 PMNiles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd.Join us for snacks and refreshments.

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Saturday June 27 3:30 PM Museum members $12, not yet members $14Greg Pane (piano)Niles Essanay FilmsSophie Picks a Dead One (1914, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor PotelBroncho Billy Steps In (1915, 35mm) G. M. Ander-son, Marguerite Clayton, Ben TurpinSnakeville’s Beauty Parlor (1915, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor PotelSlippery Slim and the Impersonator (1914, 35mm) Margaret Joslin, Harry Todd, Victor Potel, Ernest Van PeltSnakeville’s Champion (1915, 35mm) Ben Turpin, Lloyd Bacon

Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival

Saturday June 27 11:30 AM $5 donationWalking Tour of NilesWear some walking shoes and find out what hap-pened here one hundred years ago. Important land-marks will be discussed and stories will be shared! Meet at the museum and bring your camera. Includes handout of Niles highlights.

Saturday June 27 12:30 PM Museum members $9, not yet members $12Films from 1915The Cheat (1915, Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Com-pany) Sessue Hayakawa and Fannie Ward star in Cecil B. DeMille’s sensational film, still powerful today.Preceded by short:The Doll House Mystery (1915, Reliance Film Com-pany) Directed by Chester and Sidney Franklin

Saturday

Sunday June 28 4:00 PM Museum members $9, not yet members $12Jon Mirsalis In Danger’s Path (1915, Kalem) Helen HolmesThe Ghosts of the Canyon (1920, Capital Film Com-pany) Helen GibsonMistaken Orders (1925, Morris R. Schlank Produc-tions) Helen Holmes stars in the fifth of eight features directed by J. P. McGowan, reprising their work to-gether on the Hazards of Helen series.

Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival

Sunday June 28 1:00 PM Museum members $9, not yet members $12David Drazin (piano)The Family Secret 1924, Universal, 35mm) Baby Peggy stars as a child of a secretly married couple who are separated by her grandfather. This is a newly re-stored print from the Library of Congress with mate-rial from our rare print to fill in their 35mm material. Photography by John Stumar.

Sunday June 28Ride the train through Niles canyon. See: www.ncry.org for more information.

Saturday June 27 7:30 PM Museum members $12, not yet members $14Ray Hubbard Award Presentation and Film Screening Frederick Hodges (piano)Skinner’s Dress Suit (1926, Universal) Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante star in this delightful comedy that deserves more recognition. Photography by Arthur Todd.Preceded by short:Behind the Screen (1915, Universal) Al Christie, Lee MoranCity of Stars (1925, Universal) studio tour

Saturday Sunday

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