Friday Night at The Movies 

Friday, April 29 6:00pm-8:00pm

"Old Ironsides" Silent Film

Directed by James Cruze, Old Ironsides (1926) is an action/adventure film that traces the story of an early USS Constitution crew member. The film, a big-budget extravaganza from Paramount Pictures, boasts an all-star silent era cast that includes Wallace Beery, George Bancroft, Charles Farrell, and Esther Ralston. Among the crew members is Boris Karloff, famous later for his starring role in 'Frankenstein' (1931). Filmed at sea off the coast of California's Catalina Island, using a full-scale replica of the original ship, the movie was praised for its authenticity and commitment to historical accuracy. 

       LIVE MUSIC BY JEFF RAPSIS        

Jeff Rapsis, a writer/editor, educator and also a composer/performer who specializes in creating live musical scores for silent film, will accompany Old Ironsides film with organ playing, for an original experience!