Bring the family to a 1920’s themed afternoon at the movies!
At the Silent Film Matinee, watch the Charlie Chaplin silent film " The Gold Rush" with live accompaniment by Dr. David H. Connell, Music Director of Norfield Church.
Tickets:
Adults: $5.00
Child: .10 cents - the same price as a movie ticket at the Fine Arts Theater in the 1920s!
Tickets Available At the Door.
Silent Film Matinee
Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00pm
Norfield Church Parish Hall - 64 Norfield Road Weston, CT 06883
Hosted by the Weston History and Culture Center (Weston Historical Society)
Event Location: Norfield Church Parish Hall - 64 Norfield Road Weston, CT 06883
Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your cooperation.
During most of the 1920s, films were silent. The score to the movie would be played live in the theater by the organist. Experience the thrill of a real 1920s movie theater at the Silent Film Matinee of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush”, which is filled with quintessential Charlie Chaplin high-jinks and slapstick comedy! The movie’s score will be played live by Dr. David H. Connell, who was trained by a silent film era organist. As part of the event, Dr. Connell will explain this interesting connection as well as some additional information on the silent film era. The event is suitable for the entire family!
"The Gold Rush" follows the Little Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) up north to the join in the Klondike Gold Rush. When a blizzard traps him, another prospector and a fugitive in a small cabin, high-jinks and hilarity ensue.
David Connell has served on the staff of Norfield Congregational Church in Weston since 2007. During that time he has presented programs to the Historical Society and other local organizations, focusing on American music and art. He is also the longtime director of the Choral department of the North Carolina Governor's School West. A native of suburban Philadelphia, David enjoyed the silents that were offered along with cartoons and newsreels every Saturday at the local theater, and eventually he got training from the Wurlitzer Lady on how to accompany the silent film. Since she had played for them in first release and he carries the tradition on now - a century of Americana is celebrated.
Tickets:
Tickets available at the door
Adults: $5.00
Child: .10 cents - the same price as a movie ticket at the Fine Arts Theater in the 1920s!
